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Soybean vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Soybean and Pistachio

  • Soybean has more Iron, however, Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 113% more than Soybean.
  • Soybean contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Contains more Iron +31.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +99%
Contains more Zinc +91.3%
Contains more Copper +219.4%
Contains more Manganese +45.6%
Equal in Calcium - 105
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Selenium - 7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Iron +31.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +99%
Contains more Zinc +91.3%
Contains more Copper +219.4%
Contains more Manganese +45.6%
Equal in Calcium - 105
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Selenium - 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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5633.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +717.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +626.5%
Equal in Folate - 51
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
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 B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +5633.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +717.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +626.5%
Equal in Folate - 51

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1331.4%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +405.2%
Contains more Carbs +225%
Contains more Other +56%
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 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 Water +1331.4%
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Fats +405.2%
Contains more Carbs +225%
Contains more Other +56%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1074%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1074%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 2.36g 16.57g Pistachio
Protein 18.21g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 8.97g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 8.36g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 172kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 3g 7.66g Soybean
Fiber 6g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 102mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 5.14mg 3.92mg Soybean
Magnesium 86mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 245mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 515mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 1.15mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 0.407mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.824mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 7.3µg 7µg Soybean
Vitamin A 9IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 1.7mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.16mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 54µg 51µg Soybean
Vitamin K 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.723mg 0.684mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.807mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.355mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.108mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.224mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.831mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.449mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 1.297g 5.907g Soybean
Monounsaturated Fat 1.981g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g 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
Soybean 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
23%
Soybean
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Soybean
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.