Pistachio Nutrition Facts
Pistachio contains 156.8 calories, 5.6g protein, 7.6g carbs, and 12.7g fat. Pistachio is a nutrient-dense nut or seed that is calorie-dense. It is high in protein, rich in dietary fiber, a good source of iron, and rich in potassium.
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Vitamins in Pistachio
Per Oz (49 kernels) ~28g
Minerals in Pistachio
Per Oz (49 kernels) ~28g
Amino Acids in Pistachio
Protein breakdown per oz (49 kernels) (28g), from the USDA record for this food.
Pistachio supplies all nine essential amino acids at or above the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern.
| Essential Amino Acids | Per oz (49 kernels) (28g) | Per 100g | % of Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 143mg | 512mg | 2.5% |
| Isoleucine | 257mg | 917mg | 4.5% |
| Leucine | 449mg | 1604mg | 8% |
| Lysine | 319mg | 1138mg | 5.6% |
| Methionine | 101mg | 360mg | 1.8% |
| Phenylalanine | 306mg | 1092mg | 5.4% |
| Threonine | 192mg | 684mg | 3.4% |
| Tryptophan | 70mg | 251mg | 1.2% |
| Valine | 350mg | 1249mg | 6.2% |
| Other Amino Acids | Per oz (49 kernels) (28g) | Per 100g | % of Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 272mg | 973mg | 4.8% |
| Arginine | 598mg | 2134mg | 10.6% |
| Aspartic Acid | 528mg | 1884mg | 9.3% |
| Cystine | 82mg | 292mg | 1.4% |
| Glutamic Acid | 1204mg | 4300mg | 21.3% |
| Glycine | 283mg | 1009mg | 5% |
| Proline | 263mg | 938mg | 4.7% |
| Serine | 359mg | 1283mg | 6.4% |
| Tyrosine | 143mg | 509mg | 2.5% |
Protein quality is scored against the FAO/WHO/UNU 2007 adult indispensable amino acid reference pattern. The FDA publishes no Daily Values for individual amino acids, so the share of total protein is shown instead.
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