Pistachio vs. Shallot
Nutrition comparison of Pistachio and Shallot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pistachio
versus
shallot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and shallot:
- Both pistachio and shallot are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pistachio is high in calories and shallot has 87% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and shallot has 72 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to shallot for protein. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for shallot, 15:85:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pistachio | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 85% |
| Fat | 68% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shallot has 41% less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pistachio and shallot are high in dietary fiber. Pistachio has 222% more dietary fiber than shallot - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pistachio and shallot contain similar amounts of sugar - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shallot has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 742% more protein than shallot - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and shallot has 2.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and shallot has 100% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Shallot has 167% more Vitamin C than pistachio - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pistachio has more Vitamin A than shallot - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 53 times more Vitamin E than shallot - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both pistachio and shallot contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Pistachio | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.695 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.234 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 1.373 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.513 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.122 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 189% more calcium than shallot - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and shallot has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 236% more iron than shallot - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and shallot has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and shallot are high in potassium. Pistachio has 201% more potassium than shallot - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and shallot has 334mg 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,
| Pistachio | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 159 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1160 UG | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shallot per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than shallot per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.125 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 13.13 G | 0.037 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 shallot contain more calories in 100 grams?Pistachio is high in calories and shallot has 90% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and shallot has 72 calories.
Does pistachio or shallot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shallot has 40% fewer carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or shallot contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 190% more calcium than shallot - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and shallot has 37mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or shallot contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 240% more iron than shallot - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and shallot has 1.2mg of iron.
Does pistachio or shallot contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and shallot are high in potassium. Pistachio has 200% more potassium than shallot - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and shallot has 334mg of potassium.