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Tortilla vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tortilla and pistachios

  • Tortilla contains less copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, potassium, and magnesium than pistachios.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pistachios is 133% higher.
  • Pistachios have 482 times less sodium than tortilla. Tortilla has 482mg of sodium, while pistachios have 1mg.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than pistachios.

Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
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 SeleniumSelenium +137.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +536.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +876.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1174.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +587.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +347.8%
~equal in Iron ~3.92mg

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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +217.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1405.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2733.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 +83.8%
Contains more WaterWater +814.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +176.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4670.5%
Contains more OtherOther +59.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 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 -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12471.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3577.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 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 +2476%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1294.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3022.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +113.3%
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.
Tortilla 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 Tortilla Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.102mg 1.3mg 133%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 1.7mg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 14.38g 93%
Fats 0.95g 45.32g 68%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 23.257g 58%
Phosphorus 146mg 490mg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.87mg 42%
Manganese 0.268mg 1.2mg 41%
Fiber 2.4g 10.6g 33%
Potassium 105mg 1025mg 27%
Saturated fat 0.296g 5.907g 26%
Protein 7.28g 20.16g 26%
Magnesium 19mg 121mg 24%
Sodium 482mg 1mg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.3mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.86mg 18%
Starch 43.02g 1.67g 17%
Zinc 0.32mg 2.2mg 17%
Selenium 16.6µg 7µg 17%
Calories 237kcal 560kcal 16%
Folate 98µg 51µg 12%
Carbs 49.94g 27.17g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.52mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.16mg 4%
Calcium 70mg 105mg 4%
Vitamin A 26µg 3%
Iron 3.81mg 3.92mg 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 7.66g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Pistachio
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Tortilla
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.611g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 481mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.