Peanut butter vs Pistachio - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peanut butter and Pistachio different?
- Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Manganese, however Pistachio is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Pistachio is 98% higher.
- Peanut butter contains 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Pistachio. While Peanut butter contains 13.112mg of Vitamin B3, Pistachio contains only 1.3mg.
- Pistachio has less Saturated Fat.
Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+38.8%
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Zinc
+14.1%
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Calcium
+114.3%
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Iron
+125.3%
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Phosphorus
+46.3%
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Potassium
+83.7%
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Sodium
-94.1%
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Copper
+208.1%
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Magnesium
+38.8%
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Zinc
+14.1%
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Calcium
+114.3%
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Iron
+125.3%
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Phosphorus
+46.3%
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Potassium
+83.7%
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-94.1%
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Copper
+208.1%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+218.2%
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Vitamin B2
+20%
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Vitamin B3
+908.6%
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Vitamin B5
+118.7%
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Folate
+70.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+480%
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Vitamin B6
+285.5%
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Vitamin E
+218.2%
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Vitamin B2
+20%
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Vitamin B3
+908.6%
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Vitamin B5
+118.7%
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Folate
+70.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+480%
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Vitamin B6
+285.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 17.31g | 16.57g |
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Protein | 22.21g | 20.16g |
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Fats | 51.36g | 45.32g |
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Carbs | 22.31g | 27.17g |
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Calories | 598kcal | 560kcal |
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Starch | 3.56g | 1.67g |
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Fructose | 0.12g | 0.24g |
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Sugar | 10.49g | 7.66g |
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Fiber | 5g | 10.6g |
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Calcium | 49mg | 105mg |
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Iron | 1.74mg | 3.92mg |
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Magnesium | 168mg | 121mg |
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Phosphorus | 335mg | 490mg |
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Potassium | 558mg | 1025mg |
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Sodium | 17mg | 1mg |
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Zinc | 2.51mg | 2.2mg |
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Copper | 0.422mg | 1.3mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 516IU |
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Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 2.86mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.87mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.16mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 1.3mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 0.52mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 1.7mg |
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Folate | 87µg | 51µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0.251mg |
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Threonine | 0.525mg | 0.684mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0.917mg |
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Leucine | 1.546mg | 1.604mg |
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Lysine | 0.681mg | 1.138mg |
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Methionine | 0.265mg | 0.36mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 1.092mg |
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Valine | 0.782mg | 1.249mg |
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Histidine | 0.557mg | 0.512mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.075g | 0g |
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Saturated Fat | 10.325g | 5.907g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 25.941g | 23.257g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 14.38g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
62

71

Mineral Summary Score
76

132

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
133%

121%

Carbohydrates
22%

27%

Fats
237%

209%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.418g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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