Nuts & seeds

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw

FDC 170184cup (123 g)

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Density 55 · -10 vs Nuts & seeds median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw is middling for nutrient density at 55 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 39 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (40% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (38% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (29% DV). Most of its 560 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (5.9 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 20.2 g · 14%Carb 27.2 g · 18%Fat 45.3 g · 68%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories560 kcal28%
Total fat45 g58%
Saturated fat5.9 g30%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium1 mg0%
Carbohydrate27 g10%
Dietary fiber11 g38%
Sugars7.7 g
Protein20 g40%
Potassium1020 mg22%
Calcium105 mg8%
Iron3.9 mg22%
Magnesium121 mg29%
Vitamin C5.6 mg6%
Vitamin A26 µg3%
Vitamin E2.9 mg19%

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FDC 170184

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein40% DV
Dietary fiber38% DV
Magnesium29% DV
Potassium22% DV
Iron22% DV
Vitamin E19% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density55 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g20 vs 15 median
Fiber / 100 g11 vs 6 median
Sodium / 100 g1 vs 12 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Nuts, pine nuts, driedDensity 56 vs 55Seeds, safflower seed kernels, driedDensity 57 vs 55Nuts, ginkgo nuts, rawDensity 57 vs 55

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