Pistachio nuts, salted vs. Sunflower seeds, plain, salted vs. Cashews, NFS
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, salted has the most protein of the foods compared, at 20.2 g per 100g.
| Nutrient | Pistachio nuts, salted | Sunflower seeds, plain, salted | Cashews, NFS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20.2 G | 19.1 G | 15.3 G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 47 G | 49.2 G | 46.4 G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 27.2 G | 23.8 G | 32.7 G |
| Energy | 576 KCAL | 575 KCAL | 574 KCAL |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 G | 2.7 G | 5 G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.9 G | 11 G | 3 G |
| Calcium, Ca | 103 MG | 70 MG | 45 MG |
| Iron, Fe | 3.9 MG | 3.8 MG | 6 MG |
| Potassium, K | 967 MG | 840 MG | 565 MG |
| Sodium, Na | 389 MG | 462 MG | 16 MG |
| Cholesterol | 0 MG | 0 MG | 0 MG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.8 G | 5.2 G | 9.2 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.