Trail mix vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between trail mix and pistachios
- Trail mix has more vitamin B3 and zinc; however, pistachios are richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and vitamin A.
- Pistachios cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 108% more than trail mix.
- Pistachios have 229 times less sodium than trail mix. Trail mix has 229mg of sodium, while pistachios have 1mg.
- Pistachios have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pistachios is 28, while the glycemic index of trail mix is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, trail mix, regular 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +46.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +28.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +32% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +262.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +39.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2500% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +470.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 1.7mg | 108% |
Fiber | 10.6g | 42% | |
Copper | 0.985mg | 1.3mg | 35% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.462mg | 0.87mg | 34% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 9.65g | 14.38g | 32% |
Monounsaturated fat | 12.53g | 23.257g | 27% |
Fats | 29.4g | 45.32g | 24% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.712mg | 1.3mg | 21% |
Phosphorus | 345mg | 490mg | 21% |
Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 19% | |
Selenium | 7µg | 13% | |
Protein | 13.8g | 20.16g | 13% |
Iron | 3.05mg | 3.92mg | 11% |
Potassium | 685mg | 1025mg | 10% |
Sodium | 229mg | 1mg | 10% |
Zinc | 3.22mg | 2.2mg | 9% |
Magnesium | 158mg | 121mg | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.895mg | 0.52mg | 8% |
Manganese | 1.034mg | 1.2mg | 7% |
Carbs | 44.9g | 27.17g | 6% |
Folate | 71µg | 51µg | 5% |
Calories | 462kcal | 560kcal | 5% |
Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 5.6mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.198mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 26µg | 3% |
Calcium | 78mg | 105mg | 3% |
Saturated fat | 5.55g | 5.907g | 2% |
Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 44.9g | 16.57g | N/A |
Sugar | 7.66g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.166mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.482mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.515mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.89mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.515mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.658mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.658mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.357mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +110.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +54.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +10.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49% |
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Saturated fat
~5.907g