Pistachio
What it is
Pistachios are edible nut kernels. The reference covers raw kernels, with shells excluded, and does not include salt added to roasted products.
What it does
The kernel profile supplies 20.2 g of protein, 10.6 g of fiber and 1020 mg of potassium per 100 g. The figures describe the edible portion rather than the weight of an in-shell bag.
Research context and ingredient forms
Shells add weight but are not part of this food reference. Comparing a bag weight with an edible-kernel portion can therefore overstate the amount consumed.
Using this information
Weigh the shelled kernels or follow a label that clearly states its edible serving. Check the sodium line on salted products instead of using the raw-kernel sodium value.
Considerations
Pistachio is a tree-nut allergen; check the actual product for ingredients and cross-contact information.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 560 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw; Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Protein | 20.2 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw; Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Total lipid (fat) | 45.3 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw; Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 27.2 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw; Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.6 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw; Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 121 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw; Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Potassium, K | 1020 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw; Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Sodium, Na | 1 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw; Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition, not a current brand label or clinical-outcome estimate.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Food Allergies
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Limitations: Used for major-allergen identification and label awareness; not an individual allergy diagnosis.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
No label-specific product relationship has been reviewed for this entry.