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Turkey meat vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey meat and Pistachio?

  • Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Pistachio is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Copper is 134% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pistachio is lower.

We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw types in this article.

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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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
8
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Selenium +325.7%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +259.6%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.7%
Contains more Potassium +328.9%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +1297.8%
Contains more Manganese +8471.4%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Selenium +325.7%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +259.6%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.7%
Contains more Potassium +328.9%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +1297.8%
Contains more Manganese +8471.4%

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
6
:
6
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1223.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3985.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Pistachio
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1223.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +3985.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176%
Contains more Folate +466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
3
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Protein +41.6%
Contains more Water +1353.5%
Contains more Fats +513.3%
Contains more Carbs +45183.3%
Contains more Other +520.8%
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Pistachio
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 Protein +41.6%
Contains more Water +1353.5%
Contains more Fats +513.3%
Contains more Carbs +45183.3%
Contains more Other +520.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
1
:
2
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +778.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +578.6%
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +778.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +578.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 16.57g Pistachio
Protein 28.55g 20.16g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 0.06g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 189kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 0g 7.66g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 14mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 1.09mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 30mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 223mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 239mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 103mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.48mg 2.2mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.014mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 29.8µg 7µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 0.07mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.16mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 1.3mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.52mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 9µg 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.251mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.684mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.925mg 1.604mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 1.138mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.36mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.902mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.749mg 0.512mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Pistachio
Trans Fat 0.101g 0g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 2.155g 5.907g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g 14.091g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.