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Sunflower oil vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sunflower oil and Pistachio?

  • Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E , yet Pistachio is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Sunflower oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 255% higher.
  • Sunflower oil has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Pistachio. Sunflower oil has 13g of Saturated Fat, while Pistachio has 5.907g.

We used Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 E +1336.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
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 E +1336.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +120.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +120.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.6%
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sunflower oil Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.57g Pistachio
Protein 0g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 100g 45.32g Sunflower oil
Carbs 0g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 884kcal 560kcal Sunflower oil
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 0g 7.66g Sunflower oil
Fiber 0g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 0mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 0mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 0mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 0mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 0mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 0mg 1mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 0mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 0µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 0IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 41.08mg 2.86mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 0µg 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin K 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 0mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 13g 5.907g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 46.2g 23.257g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 36.4g 14.38g Sunflower oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sunflower oil 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
70%
Sunflower oil
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Sunflower oil
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.093g)
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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.