Butter, Unsalted vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butter, unsalted
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and pistachio:
- Both pistachio and butter, unsalted are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Butter, unsalted has 128 times less sugar than pistachio.
- Butter, unsalted has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) 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 butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 25% more calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butter, unsalted is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pistachio per calorie. Butter, unsalted has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:100 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butter, Unsalted | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 19% |
| Fat | 100% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butter, unsalted has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Butter, unsalted has 128 times less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 23 times more protein than butter, unsalted - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pistachio and butter, unsalted are high in saturated fat. Butter, unsalted has 794% more saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and pistachio has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio has more Vitamin C than butter, unsalted - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 51 times more Vitamin A than pistachio - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
| Butter, Unsalted | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 346% more calcium than butter, unsalted - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 200 times more iron than butter, unsalted - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Pistachio is an excellent source of potassium and it has 40 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both butter, unsalted and pistachio contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Butter, Unsalted | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 158 UG | 159 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1160 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pistachio per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.18 G | 0.212 G |
| Total | 1.18 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than butter, unsalted per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.005 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | 13.125 G |
| Total | 1.83 G | 13.13 G |
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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does pistachio or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 30% more calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Does pistachio or butter, unsalted contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 350% more calcium than butter, unsalted - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or butter, unsalted contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 200 times more iron than butter, unsalted - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
Does pistachio or butter, unsalted contain more potassium?
Pistachio is a rich source of potassium and it has 40 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.