How Many Calories in Pistachios?
1 pumn (28g, aprox. 49 sâmburi) = 157 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 pumn (28g, aprox. 49 sâmburi) contains 157 calories.
Best time: Afternoon snack or before training
Benefits
- ✓Among the nuts with the best protein-to-calorie ratio (20g protein/100g), useful for satiety
- ✓High fiber content (10g/100g) that supports digestion and extends satiety more than most other nuts
- ✓Rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, important antioxidants for eye health
- ✓Predominantly unsaturated fats, with a favorable effect on cholesterol profile
- ✓Eaten from the shell, which slows down eating speed and helps with portion control
Considerations
- !Calorie-dense (560 calories/100g) - a small handful (28g) already exceeds 150 calories
- !Commercially salted versions add significant sodium - prefer the unsalted or lightly salted kind
- !A frequent allergen for people with a tree nut allergy
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends pistachios as a filling snack due to their high protein and fiber content for a nut - a handful (28g, in shell) provides solid satiety for about 157 calories. Buy them in-shell to slow down eating and make portion control easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
A handful of pistachios (about 28g, in shell, roughly 49 kernels) has 157 calories, with 5.6g protein, 7.8g carbs and 12.6g fat. It's a filling snack, among the best in the nut category for protein content.
100g of pistachios (shelled kernels) have 560 calories, with 20g protein, 28g carbs, 45g fat and 10g fiber. They have the highest protein and fiber content among common nuts, but remain calorie-dense, so portioning matters.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.