Pistachio vs. Collard Greens
Nutrition comparison of Pistachio and Collard Greens
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pistachio
versus
collard greens
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and collard greens:
- Both pistachio and collard greens are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Collard green has 15.8 times less sugar than pistachio.
- Collard green has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Pistachio has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, collard green contains more folate.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pistachio is high in calories and collard green has 94% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and collard green has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to collard greens per calorie. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for collard greens, 31:56:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pistachio | Collard Greens | |
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| Protein | 14% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 56% |
| Fat | 68% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Collard green has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pistachio and collard greens are high in dietary fiber. Pistachio has 158% more dietary fiber than collard green - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and collard green has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Collard green has 15.8 times less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and collard green has 0.46g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 597% more protein than collard green - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and collard green has 99% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 10 times more Vitamin C than pistachio - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 18 times more Vitamin A than pistachio - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio and collard greens contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Collard green is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 32 times more Vitamin K than pistachio - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and collard green has 437.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, collard green contains more folate. Both pistachio and collard greens contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Pistachio | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.695 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.234 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 1.373 MG | 0.742 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.513 MG | 0.267 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.122 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 129 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and collard greens are high in calcium. Collard green has 117% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 757% more iron than collard green - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and collard green has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and collard greens are high in potassium. Pistachio has 373% more potassium than collard green - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and collard green has 213mg 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 | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 159 UG | 2991 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1160 UG | 4323 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 14 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pistachio and collard greens contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pistachio | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.212 G | 0.108 G |
| Total | 0.212 G | 0.108 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than collard green per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Collard Greens | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | 0.002 G |
| linoleic acid | 13.125 G | 0.082 G |
| Total | 13.13 G | 0.084 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: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Collard Greens (Collards, raw) .
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FAQ
Does pistachio or collard greens contain more calories in 100 grams?Pistachio is high in calories and collard green has 90% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and collard green has 32 calories.
Is pistachio or collard greens better for protein?
Pistachio is a fantastic source of protein and it has 600% more protein than collard green - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and collard green has 3g of protein.
Does pistachio or collard greens have more carbohydrates?
By weight, collard green has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and collard green has 5.4g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or collard greens contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and collard greens are high in calcium. Collard green has 120% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and collard green has 232mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or collard greens contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 760% more iron than collard green - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and collard green has 0.47mg of iron.
Does pistachio or collard greens contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and collard greens are high in potassium. Pistachio has 370% more potassium than collard green - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and collard green has 213mg of potassium.