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Pistachios calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of pistachios contains 560 calories, with 20.2 g of protein, 27.2 g of carbohydrate and 45.3 g of fat. It provides 10.6 g of fiber and 7.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Pistachios come with a built-in pace limiter: the shells. Research on the "pistachio principle" suggests the visible empties genuinely slow snacking. Per nut they are lighter than most — about 4 calories each — so 30 shells' worth is a reasonable 115-calorie snack.
Where the calories come from
Protein 14% Carbs 18% Fat 68%
How pistachios compares
Per 100 g, against the closest nuts & seeds in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistachios | 560 kcal | 20.2 g | 27.2 g | 45.3 g |
| Pistachio, dry roasted | 569 kcal | 21.1 g | 27.6 g | 45.8 g |
| Cashews | 553 kcal | 18.2 g | 30.2 g | 43.9 g |
| Tahini, raw | 570 kcal | 17.8 g | 26.2 g | 48 g |
| Mixed roasted seeds | 545 kcal | 22 g | 22 g | 45.5 g |
Nutrition facts for pistachios
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 560 kcal | 156.8 kcal |
| Protein | 20.2 g | 5.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 27.2 g | 7.6 g |
| Fat | 45.3 g | 12.7 g |
| Fiber | 10.6 g | 3 g |
| Sugar | 7.7 g | 2.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.9 g | 1.7 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in pistachios
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1.3 mg | 144% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7 mg | 100% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.87 mg | 73% |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 490 mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 121 mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1025 mg | 22% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common pistachios servings
How many calories in a portion of pistachios — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kernel (1 g) | 5.6 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 156.8 kcal | 5.7 g | 7.6 g | 12.7 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 560 kcal | 20 g | 27 g | 45 g |
| 1 cup (123 g) | 689 kcal | 25 g | 33 g | 56 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pistachios?
Pistachios has 560 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 oz (28 g) has about 156.8 calories.
How much protein is in pistachios?
Pistachios contains 20.2 g of protein per 100 g, or about 5.7 g per 1 oz.
How much sugar is in pistachios?
Pistachios contains 7.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is pistachios a good source of protein?
Pistachios provides 20.2 g of protein per 100 g — about 14% of its calories come from protein.
How much fiber does pistachios have?
Pistachios has 10.6 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these pistachios calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170184 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
