Calories in Pistachio nuts, NFS
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Pistachio nuts, NFS contains 572 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz, in shell, yields (15 g) provides about 86 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from fat, with 19% from carbohydrates and 14% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (587 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 143% of the Daily Value for copper, 66% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 58% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 572 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 45.8 g | 59% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.6 g | 28% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 28.3 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 10.3 g | 37% |
| Total sugars C | 7.7 g | |
| Protein C | 21 g | 42% |
| Vitamin A C | 13 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K C | 13.2 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.7 mg | 58% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 1.1 mg | 66% |
| Folate (B9) C | 51 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 71.4 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 107 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 4 mg | 22% |
| Magnesium C | 109 mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus C | 469 mg | 38% |
| Potassium C | 1,010 mg | 21% |
| Zinc C | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper C | 1.3 mg | 143% |
| Selenium C | 10 µg | 18% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 14%
- Carbohydrates 19%
- Fat 68%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein21 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 19.3 g)
- Fiber10.3 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 7.4 g)
- Sugars7.7 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 4.7 g)
- Fat45.8 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 49.8 g)
- Saturated fat5.6 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 6.8 g)
- Sodium6 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 157 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 24.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 13.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 13.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.56 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 23.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.46 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 159 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1,160 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 1.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 51 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Pistachio nuts
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistachio nuts, salted | 576 | 20.2 g | 27.2 g | 47 g |
| Pistachio nuts, lightly salted | 579 | 20.3 g | 27.3 g | 47.2 g |
| Pistachio nuts, unsalted | 582 | 20.4 g | 27.4 g | 47.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower seeds, flavored | 567 | 18.4 g | 25.9 g | 47.6 g |
| Almonds | 579 | 21.2 g | 21.6 g | 49.9 g |
| Sunflower seeds, plain, salted | 575 | 19.1 g | 23.8 g | 49.2 g |
| Sunflower seeds, plain, unsalted | 582 | 19.3 g | 24.1 g | 49.8 g |
| Sunflower seeds, NFS | 582 | 19.3 g | 24.1 g | 49.8 g |
| Mixed seeds | 580 | 22 g | 21.7 g | 49.6 g |
| Peanuts, NFS | 587 | 24.4 g | 21.3 g | 49.7 g |
| Almonds, unroasted | 626 | 21.4 g | 20 g | 51.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pistachio nuts?
100 g of pistachio nuts has 572 kcal. 1 oz, in shell, yields (15 g): about 86 kcal. 1 nut (0.5 g): about 3 kcal. 1 oz, NFS (28.4 g): about 162 kcal.
Is pistachio nuts high in protein?
Pistachio nuts contains 21 g of protein per 100 g (42% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.2 g in 1 oz, in shell, yields (15 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is among the highest quarter (median 19.3 g).
How many carbs are in pistachio nuts?
Pistachio nuts has 28.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.3 g of fiber and 7.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pistachio nuts?
Pistachio nuts contains 45.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.6 g is saturated (28% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pistachio nuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (143% DV), Vitamin B6 (66% DV), Thiamin (B1) (58% DV), phosphorus (38% DV) and magnesium (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pistachio nuts?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707527. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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