Watermelon vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Watermelon and Pistachio?

Pistachio is richer than Watermelon in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium.
Pistachio's daily need coverage for Copper is 140% more.
The amount of Saturated Fat in Watermelon is lower.

We used Watermelon, raw 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.

Watermelon

Pistachio

Contains more Calcium +1400%

Contains more Iron +1533.3%

Contains more Magnesium +1110%

Contains more Phosphorus +4354.5%

Contains more Potassium +815.2%

Contains more Zinc +2100%

Contains more Copper +2995.2%

Contains more Manganese +3057.9%

Contains more Selenium +1650%

Equal in Sodium - 1

Watermelon

Pistachio

Contains more Calcium +1400%

Contains more Iron +1533.3%

Contains more Magnesium +1110%

Contains more Phosphorus +4354.5%

Contains more Potassium +815.2%

Contains more Zinc +2100%

Contains more Copper +2995.2%

Contains more Manganese +3057.9%

Contains more Selenium +1650%

Equal in Sodium - 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.

Watermelon

Pistachio

Contains more Vitamin A +10.3%

Contains more Vitamin C +44.6%

Contains more Vitamin E +5620%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +2536.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +661.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +630.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +3677.8%

Contains more Folate +1600%

Equal in Vitamin A - 516

Watermelon

Pistachio

Contains more Vitamin A +10.3%

Contains more Vitamin C +44.6%

Contains more Vitamin E +5620%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +2536.4%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +661.9%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +630.3%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +3677.8%

Contains more Folate +1600%

Equal in Vitamin A - 516

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Watermelon

Pistachio

Contains more Water +1992.7%

Contains more Protein +3204.9%

Contains more Fats +30113.3%

Contains more Carbs +259.9%

Contains more Other +1141.7%

Watermelon

Protein: 0.61 g

Fats: 0.15 g

Carbs: 7.55 g

Water: 91.45 g

Other: 0.24 g

Pistachio

Protein: 20.16 g

Fats: 45.32 g

Carbs: 27.17 g

Water: 4.37 g

Other: 2.98 g

Contains more Water +1992.7%

Contains more Protein +3204.9%

Contains more Fats +30113.3%

Contains more Carbs +259.9%

Contains more Other +1141.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Watermelon

Pistachio

Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62756.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28660%

Watermelon

Saturated Fat: 0.016 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g

Pistachio

Saturated Fat: 5.907 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62756.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28660%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Watermelon

Pistachio

Contains more Glucose +393.8%

Contains more Fructose +1300%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +467.8%

Contains more Maltose +183.3%

Watermelon

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 1.21 g

Glucose: 1.58 g

Fructose: 3.36 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.06 g

Galactose: 0 g

Pistachio

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 Glucose +393.8%

Contains more Fructose +1300%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +467.8%

Contains more Maltose +183.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sodium	Equal
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	7.15g	16.57g
Protein	0.61g	20.16g
Fats	0.15g	45.32g
Carbs	7.55g	27.17g
Calories	30kcal	560kcal
Starch	0g	1.67g
Fructose	3.36g	0.24g
Sugar	6.2g	7.66g
Fiber	0.4g	10.6g
Calcium	7mg	105mg
Iron	0.24mg	3.92mg
Magnesium	10mg	121mg
Phosphorus	11mg	490mg
Potassium	112mg	1025mg
Sodium	1mg	1mg
Zinc	0.1mg	2.2mg
Copper	0.042mg	1.3mg
Manganese	0.038mg	1.2mg
Selenium	0.4µg	7µg
Vitamin A	569IU	516IU
Vitamin A RAE	28µg	26µg
Vitamin E	0.05mg	2.86mg
Vitamin C	8.1mg	5.6mg
Vitamin B1	0.033mg	0.87mg
Vitamin B2	0.021mg	0.16mg
Vitamin B3	0.178mg	1.3mg
Vitamin B5	0.221mg	0.52mg
Vitamin B6	0.045mg	1.7mg
Folate	3µg	51µg
Vitamin K	0.1µg
Tryptophan	0.007mg	0.251mg
Threonine	0.027mg	0.684mg
Isoleucine	0.019mg	0.917mg
Leucine	0.018mg	1.604mg
Lysine	0.062mg	1.138mg
Methionine	0.006mg	0.36mg
Phenylalanine	0.015mg	1.092mg
Valine	0.016mg	1.249mg
Histidine	0.006mg	0.512mg
Saturated Fat	0.016g	5.907g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.037g	23.257g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.05g	14.38g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		14.091g

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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

71%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

125%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.891g)

Which food is cheaper?

Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Sodium?

The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Watermelon vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

What are the differences between Watermelon and Pistachio?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Comparison summary

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