Pistachio Nuts – Nutritional Information
Item: Pistachio Nuts
Category: Nut and Seed Products
Scientific name: Pistacia vera
Refuse: 47% (values below are for edible portion)
Serving size analysed: 122.53g, 1 cup
Intro: I absolutely love pistachio nuts, they have a unique taste and while I prefer eating them raw then I do also like anything that has them in it, from desserts with pistachio mousse through to just granola bars with them in. The best thing about eating them raw though is that the ones I buy are always in the shell, which means you have to spend time getting each nuts out. That might not sound like a good thing, but if you check below you can see they contain quite a lot of calories (like most nuts) so having to take off the shell each time limits how quickly I can get through a pack of these!
The pistachio (Pistacia vera) is a small tree that was first cultivated in Western Asia, although due to its popularity it started to spread and can now be found in any country that can provide the desert-like conditions that it thrives in. Iran is apparently the biggest producer of this nut right now, with the USA a firm second. They are a typical nut in terms of nutrition though, they are high in fat and protein and contain a good range of vitamins and minerals, but are high in calories so enjoy them in moderation.
| Overview: | |
| Calories: | 682 |
| Water: | 4.86g |
| Carbs: | 34.27g |
| Protein: | 25.25g |
| Fiber: | 12.62g |
| Total Fat: | 54.45g |
| Saturated Fat: | 6.67g |
| Trans-fats: | Not known (or 0) |
| Minerals: | |
| Calcium: | 131.11mg |
| Iron: | 5.08mg |
| Magnesium: | 148.26mg |
| Phosphorus: | 600.40mg |
| Potassium: | 1255.93mg |
| Sodium: | 1.23mg |
| Zinc: | 2.70mg |
| Copper: | 1.59mg |
| Manganese: | 1.47mg |
| Selenium: | 8.58mcg |
| Vitamins: | |
| Vitamin A: | 677.59IU |
| Thiamine (B1): | 1.07mg |
| Riboflavin (B2): | 0.20mg |
| Niacin (B3): | 1.59mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5): | 0.64mg |
| Vitamin B6: | 2.08mg |
| Folic acid/Folate (B9): | 62.49mcg |
| Vitamin B12: | 0.00mcg |
| Vitamin C: | 6.13mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol): | 2.82mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone): | Not known |
| Essential Amino Acids: | |
| Isoleucine: | 1.10g |
| Leucine: | 1.90g |
| Lysine: | 1.41g |
| Methionine: | 0.41g |
| Phenylalanine: | 1.30g |
| Threonine: | 0.82g |
| Tryptophan: | 0.33g |
| Valine: | 1.52g |
| Miscellaneous: | |
| Alcohol: | 0.00g |
| Caffeine: | 0.00mg |
Footnotes:
General footnote: Unroasted
Source:
These nutrition facts for pistachio nuts were kindly provided by…
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
…under a PD license.
Information provide for entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon to be accurate, please visit the USDA database for the full record.
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