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Calories in Pistachios and
Nutrition Facts

How many calories in Pistachios? See below, the Pistachio calories for the different serving sizes. We provide you with Pistachio nutrition facts and the health benefits of Pistachios to help you lose weight and eat a healthy diet.

Pistachios are high in nutrients and packed with vitamins and minerals, and also make a perfect healthy snack - therefore they should be included in your diet. If you are trying to boost your fiber intake, Pistachios are an excellent source. Also, they are a good source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat, good fats that reduce blood cholesterol levels and lower risk of hard disease.

Pistachios are full of antioxidants which repair cell damage caused by the oxidative stress, rich in phytosterols (plant sterols) which have been found to be beneficial for cholesterol reduction. Pistachios are an excellent source of minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium; and vitamins: folate (folic acid), beta carotene, vitamin A, lutein and zeaxanthin (which are proven to reduce the risk of developing macular degeneration).

Calories in Pistachios and Nutrition Facts

It is considered that if you eat a portion of nuts (30 grams) about twice a week, it was reported in a journal called "Obesity", that you are less likely to gain weight than those who do not eat nuts.

Compare calories in Pistachios with the other calories in nuts.

Calories in Pistachio Nuts, Raw *

Refuse: 47% (Shells)
Scientific Name: Pistacia vera

Serving Size	Calories per Serving
100 grams	562 kcal (2352 kJ)
1 cup, 123 grams	691 kcal (2893 kJ)
1 oz (49 kernels), 28.35 grams	159 kcal (667 kJ)
1 kernel, 0.7 grams	4 kcal (16 kJ)

Footnotes:
* Unroasted.

Nuts, Pistachio Nuts, Dry Roasted

Refuse: 47% (Shells)

Serving Size	Calories per Serving
100 grams	567 kcal (2374 kJ)
1 cup, 123 grams	697 kcal (2920 kJ)
1 oz (49 kernels), 28.35 grams	161 kcal (673 kJ)
1 kernel, 0.7 grams	4 kcal (17 kJ)

Pistachio Nuts Nutrition Facts

Nuts, Pistachio Nuts, Dry Roasted, Without Salt Added
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Proximates:
Water	1.85 g
Energy	2374 kJ (576 kcal)
Protein	20.95 g
Carbohydrates	29.38 g
Sugars	7.74 g
Total Fat:	44.82 g
saturated fat	5.456 g
monounsaturated fat	23.676 g
polyunsaturated fat	13.448 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Fiber	9.9 g
Minerals:
Calcium, Ca	107 mg (11 %)
Iron, Fe	4.03 mg (22 %)
Magnesium, Mg	109 mg (27 %)
Phosphorus, P	469 mg (47 %)
Potassium, K	1007 mg (21 %)
Sodium, Na	6 mg (0.2 %)
Zinc, Zn	2.34 mg (16 %)
Copper, Cu	1.293 mg (65 %)
Manganese, Mn	1.243 mg (62 %)
Selenium, Se	10 mcg (14 %)
Vitamins:
Vitamin C	3.0 mg (5 %)
Thiamine (Vit. B1)	0.695 mg (46 %)
Riboflavin (Vit. B2)	0.234 mg (14 %)
Niacin (Vit. B3)	1.373 mg (7 %)
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.513 mg (5 %)
Vitamin B6	1.122 mg (56 %)
Folate (Vit. B9)	51 mcg (13 %)
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg (0 %)
Vitamin A	259 IU (5 %)
Vitamin E	2.42 mg (12 %)
Vitamin D	0 IU (0 %)
Vitamin K	13.2 mcg (17 %)
Percentages are relative to US Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for adults.