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Wakame vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between wakame and pistachios

  • Wakame has more folate; however, pistachios are richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, and iron.
  • Pistachios cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 131% more than wakame.
  • Pistachios have 872 times less sodium than wakame. Wakame has 872mg of sodium, while pistachios have 1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw 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.
Wakame
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 45% 4.4% 82% 95% 10% 34% 114% 183% 3.8%
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 +42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1950%
Contains more IronIron +79.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +357.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +478.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +512.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%

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.
Wakame
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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 10% 6% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +284.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +186%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
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3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 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 WaterWater +1730.4%
Contains more OtherOther +141.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +565.3%
Contains more FatsFats +6981.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +197.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
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32% 14% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 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 -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39998.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6496.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 1.7mg 131%
Copper 0.284mg 1.3mg 113%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 14.38g 94%
Fats 0.64g 45.32g 69%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.87mg 68%
Phosphorus 80mg 490mg 59%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 23.257g 58%
Fiber 0.5g 10.6g 40%
Sodium 872mg 1mg 38%
Folate 196µg 51µg 36%
Protein 3.03g 20.16g 34%
Potassium 50mg 1025mg 29%
Calories 45kcal 560kcal 26%
Saturated fat 0.13g 5.907g 26%
Iron 2.18mg 3.92mg 22%
Zinc 0.38mg 2.2mg 17%
Vitamin E 1mg 2.86mg 12%
Selenium 0.7µg 7µg 11%
Manganese 1.4mg 1.2mg 9%
Carbs 9.14g 27.17g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.16mg 5%
Calcium 150mg 105mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.52mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.3µg 4%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Magnesium 107mg 121mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 5.6mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 26µg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 8.64g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0.65g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.165mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.112mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wakame 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
26%
Wakame
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.777g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 871mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.