Big Mac vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Big Mac and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
big mac
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in big mac and pistachio:
- Both pistachio and big mac are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, big mac contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Big Mac (McDONALD'S, BIG MAC) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and big mac are high in calories. Pistachio has 123% more calories than big mac - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and big mac has 257 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, big mac is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pistachio per calorie. Big mac has a macronutrient ratio of 18:31:51 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Big Mac | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31% | 19% |
| Fat | 51% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Big mac has 29% less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and big mac has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 544% more dietary fiber than big mac - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and big mac has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pistachio and big mac contain similar amounts of sugar - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and big mac has 4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and big mac are high in protein. Pistachio has 78% more protein than big mac - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and big mac has 11.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and big mac has 33% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and big mac has 3.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pistachio has less cholesterol than big mac - big mac has 36mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio has 650% more Vitamin C than big mac - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and big mac has 0.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pistachio has more Vitamin A than big mac - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and big mac does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has more Vitamin E than big mac - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and big mac does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pistachio has more Vitamin K than big mac - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and big mac does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, big mac contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both big mac and pistachio contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Big Mac | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.209 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 3.384 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 46 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and big mac are high in calcium. Big mac has a little more calcium (8%) than pistachio by weight - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and big mac has 116mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 102% more iron than big mac - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and big mac has 2mg of iron.
potassium
Pistachio is an excellent source of potassium and it has 456% more potassium than big mac - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and big mac has 181mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does pistachio or big mac contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and big mac are high in calories. Pistachio has 120% more calories than big mac - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and big mac has 257 calories.
Does pistachio or big mac have more carbohydrates?
By weight, big mac has 30% fewer carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and big mac has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or big mac contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and big mac are high in calcium. Big mac has a little more calcium ( 10%) than pistachio by weight - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and big mac has 116mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or big mac contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 100% more iron than big mac - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and big mac has 2mg of iron.
Does pistachio or big mac contain more potassium?
Pistachio is a rich source of potassium and it has 460% more potassium than big mac - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and big mac has 181mg of potassium.