Calories in Pistachios

Pistachios has about 112 calories per 20 g (handful), with 4 g protein, 5.4 g carbs and 9.1 g fat. Per 100 g it has 560 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Vegetarian Foods, High-Fibre Foods

Good protein sourceHigh fibreEnergy-denseMostly fatGood iron source
112kcal
Calories · 20 g (handful)
4g
Protein · 20 g (handful)
5.4g
Carbs · 20 g (handful)
9.1g
Fat · 20 g (handful)
Carbs 18%Protein 14%Fat 68%share of calories

Pistachios calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
20 g (handful)112 kcal4 g5.4 g9.1 g
100 g560 kcal20.2 g27.2 g45.3 g

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Pistachios nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 20 g (handful)
Calories560 kcal112 kcal
Protein20.2 g4 g
Carbohydrates27.2 g5.4 g
Fat45.3 g9.1 g
Fibre10.6 g2.1 g
Sugar7.7 g1.5 g
Sodium1 mg0 mg
Calcium105 mg21 mg
Iron3.9 mg0.8 mg
Potassium1025 mg205 mg
Vitamin C5.6 mg1.1 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Pistachios healthy?

  • ●Pistachios is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 560 kcal per 100 g. About 18% of its calories come from carbs, 14% from protein and 68% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 20 g (handful) already adds 112 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (4 g in 20 g (handful)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (10.6 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 20 g (handful) (112 kcal) takes about 22 min of brisk walking or 10 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Pistachios: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Pistachios?

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One serving of Pistachios, 20 g (handful), has roughly 112 calories, with 4 g protein, 5.4 g carbohydrates, 9.1 g fat and 2.1 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Pistachios?

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100 g of Pistachios has 560 kcal, with 20.2 g protein, 27.2 g carbs, 45.3 g fat, 10.6 g fibre and 7.7 g sugar.

How much protein is in Pistachios?

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Pistachios has 20.2 g protein per 100 g (4 g in 20 g (handful)). Protein provides about 14% of its calories.

Is Pistachios good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 560 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 20 g (handful) adds 112 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Pistachios?

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Burning roughly 112 kcal takes about 22 minutes of brisk walking or 10 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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