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Prunes vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Prunes and Pistachio

  • Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin E , and Zinc than Prunes.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 115% more.
  • Prunes contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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.
Prunes
0
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Contains more Calcium +144.2%
Contains more Iron +321.5%
Contains more Magnesium +195.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +610.1%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +362.6%
Contains more Manganese +301.3%
Contains more Selenium +2233.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Calcium +144.2%
Contains more Iron +321.5%
Contains more Magnesium +195.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +610.1%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +362.6%
Contains more Manganese +301.3%
Contains more Selenium +2233.3%

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.
Prunes
4
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Contains more Vitamin A +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +565.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +729.3%
Contains more Folate +1175%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +565.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +729.3%
Contains more Folate +1175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +135.1%
Contains more Water +607.6%
Contains more Protein +824.8%
Contains more Fats +11826.3%
Contains more Other +12.9%
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 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 Carbs +135.1%
Contains more Water +607.6%
Contains more Protein +824.8%
Contains more Fats +11826.3%
Contains more Other +12.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43781.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23093.5%
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43781.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23093.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +206%
Contains more Glucose +7856.3%
Contains more Fructose +5087.5%
Contains more Sucrose +4480%
Contains more Maltose +183.3%
12% 59% 29%
Starch: 5.11 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 25.46 g
Fructose: 12.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 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 Starch +206%
Contains more Glucose +7856.3%
Contains more Fructose +5087.5%
Contains more Sucrose +4480%
Contains more Maltose +183.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 16.57g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 0.38g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 63.88g 27.17g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 5.11g 1.67g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g 0.24g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g 7.66g Pistachio
Fiber 7.1g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 43mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 0.93mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 41mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 69mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 732mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 2mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 0.44mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 0.281mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.299mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 0.3µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 781IU 516IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 26µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 0.6mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.16mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 1.3mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 4µg 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin K 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.049mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 0.066mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.05mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.016mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.056mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.027mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 0.088g 5.907g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prunes Pistachio
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
Prunes
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.819g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.