Peach vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Peach and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peach
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peach and pistachio:
- Peach has 64% less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) 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 peach has 93% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peach is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pistachio per calorie. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:5 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peach | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 19% |
| Fat | 5% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Peach has 64% less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 587% more dietary fiber than peach - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 22 times more protein than peach - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and peach has less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pistachio and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has more Vitamin E than peach - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both peach and pistachio contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Peach | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 0.806 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than peach - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than peach - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Pistachio is an excellent source of potassium and it has 725% more potassium than peach - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg 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 peach and pistachio contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Peach | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 224 UG | 159 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 132 UG | 1160 UG |
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 peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Pistachio is high in calories and peach has 90% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does pistachio or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, peach has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or peach contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than peach - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or peach contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than peach - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
Does pistachio or peach contain more potassium?
Pistachio is a rich source of potassium and it has 730% more potassium than peach - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and peach has 122mg of potassium.