Cashews, lightly salted vs. Pistachio nuts, unsalted vs. Sunflower seeds, plain, unsalted
Side-by-side comparison of nutrient values per 100g edible portion, sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's FoodData Central (FDC) - SR Legacy reference foods and FDC Foundation foods (April 2026 release). Each value reflects USDA's standardized laboratory analysis methodology under USDA data-documentation methodology.
Pistachio nuts, unsalted has the most protein of the foods compared, at 20.4 g per 100g.
| Nutrient | Cashews, lightly salted | Pistachio nuts, unsalted | Sunflower seeds, plain, unsalted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14.8 G | 20.4 G | 19.3 G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 47.7 G | 47.4 G | 49.8 G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 31.6 G | 27.4 G | 24.1 G |
| Energy | 581 KCAL | 582 KCAL | 582 KCAL |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 G | 7.5 G | 2.7 G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.9 G | 10 G | 11.1 G |
| Calcium, Ca | 44 MG | 104 MG | 70 MG |
| Iron, Fe | 5.8 MG | 3.9 MG | 3.8 MG |
| Potassium, K | 545 MG | 977 MG | 850 MG |
| Sodium, Na | 208 MG | 6 MG | 3 MG |
| Cholesterol | 0 MG | 0 MG | 0 MG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.2 G | 5.9 G | 5.2 G |
Values shown are per 100g edible portion from Source: USDA FoodData Central Retrieved and formatted by GetFoodFacts Editorial. For interactive comparison of up to three foods with macro bars and charts, use the main compare tool.