Almond Milk vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and pistachio:
- Both pistachio and almond milk are high in calcium.
- Almond milk has 8.5 times less sugar than pistachio.
- Almond milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pistachio is high in calories and almond milk has 97% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pistachio per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:33:57 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 19% |
| Fat | 57% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Almond milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 50 times more dietary fiber than almond milk - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Almond milk has 8.5 times less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.81g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 51 times more protein than almond milk - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and almond milk has 99% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio has more Vitamin C than almond milk - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pistachio has more Vitamin A than almond milk - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Almond milk has more Vitamin D than pistachio - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond milk has 192% more Vitamin E than pistachio - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio has more Vitamin K than almond milk - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Almond Milk | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 72% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than almond milk - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Pistachio is an excellent source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than almond milk - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than almond milk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.005 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 13.125 G |
| Total | 0.252 G | 13.13 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does pistachio or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Pistachio is high in calories and almond milk has 100% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does pistachio or almond milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, almond milk has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or almond milk contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 70% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or almond milk contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than almond milk - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
Does pistachio or almond milk contain more potassium?
Pistachio is a rich source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than almond milk - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.