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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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.7%
Contains more IronIron +125.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +208.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 31% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +908.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +285.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +13.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.8%
Contains more WaterWater +255.3%
~equal in Protein ~20.16g
~equal in Other ~2.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +113.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +49.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +146.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut butter Pistachio
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Pistachio Opinion
Calories 598kcal 560kcal Peanut butter
Protein 22.21g 20.16g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 45.32g Peanut butter
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Net carbs 17.31g 16.57g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 27.17g Pistachio
Magnesium 168mg 121mg Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 105mg Pistachio
Potassium 558mg 1025mg Pistachio
Iron 1.74mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Sugar 10.49g 7.66g Pistachio
Fiber 5g 10.6g Pistachio
Copper 0.422mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.51mg 2.2mg Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g 1.67g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 490mg Pistachio
Sodium 17mg 1mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 0IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 9.1mg 2.86mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 1.2mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.16mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 1.3mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.52mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Vitamin K 0.3µg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 51µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g 0g Pistachio
Choline 63mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 10.325g 5.907g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 23.257g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 14.38g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.525mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.546mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.681mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.265mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 1.092mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.557mg 0.512mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g 0.24g Pistachio
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Pistachio
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Peanut butter
65%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.418g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients
  2. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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