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Quinoa vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Quinoa and Pistachio different?

  • Pistachio is higher than Quinoa in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin E .
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Copper 123% more than Quinoa.
  • Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat.

Quinoa, cooked and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw types were 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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
0
:
10
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Calcium +517.6%
Contains more Iron +163.1%
Contains more Magnesium +89.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.4%
Contains more Potassium +495.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +101.8%
Contains more Copper +577.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.2%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Calcium +517.6%
Contains more Iron +163.1%
Contains more Magnesium +89.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.4%
Contains more Potassium +495.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +101.8%
Contains more Copper +577.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.2%
Contains more Selenium +150%

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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
1
:
9
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Vitamin A +10220%
Contains more Vitamin E +354%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +713.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1282.1%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Pistachio
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 +10220%
Contains more Vitamin E +354%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +713.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1282.1%
Contains more Folate +21.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
1
:
4
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Water +1538.7%
Contains more Protein +358.2%
Contains more Fats +2260.4%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Contains more Other +287%
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Pistachio
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 Water +1538.7%
Contains more Protein +358.2%
Contains more Fats +2260.4%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Contains more Other +287%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
1
:
2
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4304.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1234%
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4304.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1234%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
1
:
4
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Starch +955.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Quinoa
100%
Starch: 17.63 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pistachio
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 +955.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quinoa Pistachio
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Quinoa Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 16.57g Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 1.92g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 21.3g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 120kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 17.63g 1.67g Quinoa
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 0.87g 7.66g Quinoa
Fiber 2.8g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 17mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 1.49mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 64mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 152mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 172mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 7mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 1.09mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 0.192mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.631mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 2.8µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 5IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 0.63mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 42µg 51µg Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.131mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 0.261mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.239mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.096mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.185mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.127mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 0.231g 5.907g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 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
Quinoa 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
11%
Quinoa
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.676g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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?
?
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.