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Praline vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between praline and pistachios?

  • Praline is higher in manganese, yet pistachios are higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 125% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in praline is lower.
  • The glycemic index of pistachios is lower.

We used Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw types 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 35% 13% 19% 48% 165% 46% 45% 6.3% 219% 9.8%
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 ManganeseManganese +40.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +372.4%
Contains more IronIron +203.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +371.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.9%

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 1% 0.33% 10% 0% 51% 12% 7.8% 20% 18% 0% 3.3% 4.5% 0%
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% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +472%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2107.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 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 CarbsCarbs +119.3%
Contains more WaterWater +137.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +510.9%
Contains more FatsFats +75%
Contains more OtherOther +250.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.224 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.778 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Praline 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Praline Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 1.7mg 125%
Copper 0.494mg 1.3mg 90%
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.87mg 56%
Phosphorus 104mg 490mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.778g 14.38g 44%
Protein 3.3g 20.16g 34%
Iron 1.29mg 3.92mg 33%
Fats 25.9g 45.32g 30%
Fiber 3.5g 10.6g 28%
Potassium 217mg 1025mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 14.683g 23.257g 21%
Manganese 1.682mg 1.2mg 21%
Saturated fat 2.224g 5.907g 17%
Magnesium 49mg 121mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 2.86mg 16%
Folate 6µg 51µg 11%
Carbs 59.59g 27.17g 11%
Selenium 1.8µg 7µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.16mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.415mg 1.3mg 6%
Calcium 43mg 105mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 5.6mg 6%
Zinc 1.67mg 2.2mg 5%
Calories 485kcal 560kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.332mg 0.52mg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 26µg 3%
Sodium 48mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 56.09g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 55.79g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Praline 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
10%
Praline
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Praline
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Praline
Praline is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.683g)
Which food is cheaper?
Praline
Praline is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.