Side-by-Side Comparison
Nuts, Seeds & Kernels
Flaxseeds (Ground / Milled) vs. Pistachios (Raw Shelled)
Comparing 2 standards across 13 specifications. 13 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Flaxseeds (Ground / Milled)
Pistachios (Raw Shelled)
Flaxseeds (Linum usitatissimum) must be ground to break down the tough hull for nutrient absorption. Per 100g, they provide 534 kcal, 42.2g fats (22,810mg Omega-3 ALA), 18.3g protein, 28.9g carbohydrates (27.3g fiber / 1.6g net carbs), and world-record lignans.
Pistachios (Pistacia vera) are nutrient-rich green tree nuts. Per 100g raw, they deliver 560 kcal, 45.3g fats (23.3g MUFA), 20.2g complete protein (all 9 essential amino acids), 27.2g carbohydrates (10.6g fiber / 16.6g net carbs), and high lutein carotenoids.
Specification Comparison Table
13 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Energy / Calories
|
534 kcal | 560 kcal |
|
Total Fat
|
42.2 g | 45.3 g |
|
Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA)
|
28.7 g | 14.4 g |
|
Monounsaturated Fat (MUFA)
|
7.53 g | 23.3 g |
|
Saturated Fat
|
3.66 g | 5.91 g |
|
Protein
|
18.3 g | 20.2 (Complete Amino Profile) g |
|
Carbohydrates
|
28.9 g | 27.2 g |
|
Dietary Fiber
|
27.3 g | 10.6 g |
|
Net Carbohydrates
|
1.60 (Near zero carb) g | 16.6 g |
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Omega-3 ALA (Alpha-Linolenic)
|
22,810 (One of the highest of any plant food) mg | — |
|
Magnesium
|
392 (93% DV) mg | — |
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Potassium
|
— | 1025 (22% DV) mg |
|
Vitamin B6
|
— | 1.70 (100% DV) mg |
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