Orange Juice vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange juice
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and pistachio:
- Orange juice has 63% less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) 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 orange juice has 92% less calories than pistachio - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and pistachio has 572 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pistachio per calorie. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 19% |
| Fat | 4% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange juice has 63% less carbohydrates than pistachio - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pistachio has 28.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 50 times more dietary fiber than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange juice and pistachio contain similar amounts of sugar - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and pistachio has 7.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 29 times more protein than orange juice - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and pistachio has 21.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and orange juice has 100% less saturated fat than pistachio - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 15 times more Vitamin C than pistachio - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange juice and pistachio contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 53 times more Vitamin E than orange juice - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Orange juice and pistachio contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both orange juice and pistachio contain significant amounts of folate.
| Orange Juice | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 873% more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and pistachio has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and pistachio has 4mg of iron.
potassium
Pistachio is an excellent source of potassium and it has 404% more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg of potassium per 100 grams and pistachio has 1007mg 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,
| Orange Juice | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 159 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 115 UG | 1160 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.212 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 13.125 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does orange juice or pistachio contain more calories in 100 grams?Pistachio is high in calories and orange juice has 90% less calories than pistachio - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and pistachio has 572 calories.
Does orange juice or pistachio have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pistachio - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and pistachio has 28.3g of carbohydrates.
Does orange juice or pistachio contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 870% more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and pistachio has 107mg of calcium.
Does orange juice or pistachio contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron in 100 grams and pistachio has 4mg of iron.
Does orange juice or pistachio contain more potassium?
Pistachio is a rich source of potassium and it has 400% more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg of potassium in 100 grams and pistachio has 1007mg of potassium.