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Nutritional Profile of Pistachio Nuts (Lightly Salted)
We got 43 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Pistachio Nuts (Lightly Salted).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for 15 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
- Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 10 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Protein (Protein)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Nuts and Seeds) shows that it ranks first-rate (Top 10) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
- beta-Carotene (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Phylloquinone (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Pistachio Nuts (Lightly Salted)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Pistachio Nuts (Lightly Salted)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Pistachio Nuts (Lightly Salted)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Pistachio Nuts (Lightly Salted)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Pistachio Nuts (Lightly Salted)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Pistachio Nuts (Lightly Salted)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Pistachio Nuts (Lightly Salted)
In food category: Nuts and Seeds
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 27.3 g | 7.7 g | 69 | 877 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.9 g | 2.8 g | 23 | 148 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 7.5 g | 2.1 g | 25 | 962 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 24.9 g | 7.1 g | 55 | 154 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 14.1 g | 4 g | 59 | 183 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 5.9 g | 1.7 g | 85 | 723 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 47.2 g | 13.4 g | 80 | 167 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 74 | 1138 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 5.1 g | 1.4 g | 25 | 438 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 634 mg | 179.7 mg | 107 | 1058 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 23 | 206 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 24.3 g | 6.9 g | 53 | 146 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 458 mg | 129.8 mg | 7 | 525 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 114 mg | 32.3 mg | 55 | 360 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 16 | 289 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 13.7 g | 3.9 g | 53 | 164 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 356 mg | 100.9 mg | 41 | 600 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 20.3 g | 5.8 g | 38 | 346 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 49 µg | 13.9 µg | 63 | 406 |
| Folate, food | 49 µg | 13.9 µg | 62 | 240 |
| Folate, total | 49 µg | 13.9 µg | 63 | 335 |
| Niacin | 1.3 mg | 374.2 µg | 113 | 1447 |
| Riboflavin | 226 µg | 64.1 µg | 59 | 585 |
| Thiamin | 671 µg | 190.2 µg | 29 | 247 |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 mg | 306.2 µg | 8 | 128 |
| Vitamin C | 2.9 mg | 822.1 µg | 32 | 594 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 2.4 mg | 691.7 µg | 66 | 399 |
| beta-Carotene | 153 µg | 43.4 µg | 4 | 1013 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 1.1 mg | 317.5 µg | 3 | 330 |
| Phylloquinone | 16.3 µg | 4.6 µg | 12 | 759 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 13 µg | 3.7 µg | 10 | 700 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 104 mg | 29.5 mg | 46 | 441 |
| Copper, Cu | 1.3 mg | 354.4 µg | 52 | 133 |
| Iron, Fe | 3.9 mg | 1.1 mg | 56 | 531 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 105 mg | 29.8 mg | 95 | 215 |
| Phosphorus, P | 453 mg | 128.4 mg | 53 | 222 |
| Potassium, K | 972 mg | 275.6 mg | 17 | 139 |
| Selenium, Se | 9.7 µg | 2.7 µg | 46 | 594 |
| Sodium, Na | 198 mg | 56.1 mg | 56 | 951 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.3 mg | 640.7 µg | 97 | 687 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 68.9 mg | 19.5 mg | 4 | 472 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 1.8 g | 507.5 mg | 117 | 2632 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 579 kcal | 164.1 kcal | 55 | 114 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Pistachio Nuts (Lightly Salted)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Nut | 0.5 g | 0.02 oz |
| 1 Oz, In Shell, Yields | 15.0 g | 0.5 oz |
| 1 Oz, Without Shell | 28.4 g | 1.0 oz |
| 1 Oz | 28.4 g | 1.0 oz |
| 1 Package | 50.0 g | 1.8 oz |
| 1 Cup, In Shell, Yields | 58.0 g | 2.0 oz |
| 1 Cup | 58.0 g | 2.0 oz |
| 1 Cup, Without Shell | 128.0 g | 4.5 oz |
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| Pistachio Nuts | No of Nutrients |
(Dry Roasted, With Salt Added, Nuts) | 92 |
(Dry Roasted, Without Salt Added, Nuts) | 93 |
(Not Further Specified) | 43 |
(Raw, Nuts) | 82 |
(Salted) | 43 |
(Without Salt) | 43 |
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