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Sugar substitute vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sugar substitute and pistachios

  • Sugar substitute has more calcium; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Pistachios cover your daily copper needs 144% more than sugar substitute.
  • Pistachios have 8 times less calcium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 879mg of calcium, while pistachios have 105mg.
  • Sugar substitute has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +737.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1916.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2528.2%
Contains more IronIron +2350%
Contains more CopperCopper +18471.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +5400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6025%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5354.5%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +212%
Contains more WaterWater +109.2%
Contains more OtherOther +35.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +878.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 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 StarchStarch +110.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +240.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1629.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar substitute Pistachio
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.007mg 1.3mg 144%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 1.7mg 130%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 96%
Calcium 879mg 105mg 77%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.87mg 71%
Fats 0g 45.32g 70%
Phosphorus 8mg 490mg 69%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 58%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.2mg 51%
Iron 0.16mg 3.92mg 47%
Fiber 0.6g 10.6g 40%
Protein 2.06g 20.16g 36%
Potassium 39mg 1025mg 29%
Saturated fat 5.907g 27%
Magnesium 6mg 121mg 27%
Sodium 572mg 1mg 25%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.2mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Carbs 84.77g 27.17g 19%
Folate 51µg 13%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Calories 347kcal 560kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.16mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.52mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 8%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin A 26µg 3%
Starch 3.52g 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 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 0g 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.907g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.