Pistachio vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Pistachio and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pistachio
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and ginger:
- Both pistachio and ginger are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Ginger has 56% less sugar than pistachio.
- Pistachio has more thiamin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and ginger are high in calories. Pistachio has 71% more calories than ginger - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to ginger for protein. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pistachio | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 75% |
| Fat | 68% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 61% less carbohydrates than ginger - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pistachio and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 37% more dietary fiber than pistachio - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger has 56% less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and ginger are high in protein. Pistachio has 134% more protein than ginger - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and ginger has 54% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pistachio and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has more Vitamin E than ginger - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin. Both pistachio and ginger contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pistachio | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.695 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.234 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 1.373 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.513 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.122 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and ginger are high in calcium. Pistachio is very similar to pistachio for calcium - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Both pistachio and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 391% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 32% more potassium than - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pistachio and ginger contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pistachio | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.223 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than ginger per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.125 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 13.13 G | 0.706 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.
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FAQ
Does pistachio or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and ginger are high in calories. Pistachio has 70% more calories than ginger - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does pistachio or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 60% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or ginger contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and ginger are high in calcium. Pistachio is very similar to pistachio for calcium - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or ginger contain more iron?
Both pistachio and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 390% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does pistachio or ginger contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 30% more potassium than - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.