Pistachio nuts

Pistachio Calories and Nutrition

Compared to other nuts, pistachios are lower in calories and chock-full of good nutrition. A 1-ounce serving, which is equal to about 49 kernels, of pistachio nuts contains:

• 160 calories
• 13 grams of total fat
• 8 grams of carbohydrates
• 3 grams of fiber
• 6 grams of protein
• 28 percent of the daily value (DV) for vitamin B6
• 21 percent DV for thiamin
• 41 percent DV for copper
• 15 percent DV for manganese
• 11 percent DV for phosphorus

pistachios are one of the best sources of vitamin B6, which is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in over 100 enzymatic reactions in your body, as well as the metabolism of protein, fat and carbohydrates. Vitamin B6 also helps maintain blood sugar levels and supports immune function.

Although not a significant source, pistachio nuts can also help you meet your daily needs for iron, potassium, folate and vitamins A and E.