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Pistachios — RawC
Nuts & Seeds · #15 of 20

Pistachios

Raw · Nuts

68/100C tier
Calories56
Protein20.2g
Fiber10.6g
Sodium1mg
Sugar7.7g

Graded C — 68 out of 100, #15 of 20 nuts & seeds. Clean label carries the score (100/100); omega-3 drags it down (2/100).

The short version: The snackable nut — 20g protein and easy portion control, if you buy the shells.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories56
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.3g58%
Saturated Fat 5.9g30%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 1mg0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g38%
Total Sugars 7.7g
Protein 20.2g40%
Magnesium 121mg29%
Iron 3.9mg22%
Zinc 2.2mg20%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 68

Clean label ×20100
Low saturated fat ×2589
Healthy fats ×3059
Micronutrients ×1551
Omega-3 ×102

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#15 of 20 in Nuts & Seeds. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Pistachios healthy?

It grades C — 68 out of 100, #15 of 20 nuts & seeds in our system. The snackable nut — 20g protein and easy portion control, if you buy the shells.

How many calories are in Pistachios?

56 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Pistachios calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.