Pistachios Calories and Macros — Nutrition Facts per 28g kernels (about 49 nuts)

Pistachios contains 157 calories per 28g kernels (about 49 nuts), with 5.7g of protein, 7.8g of carbs, and 12.6g of fat. Here's the full nutrient breakdown — sourced from USDA FoodData Central — and how it fits into common tracking goals.

Pistachios nutrition facts

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Kernel weight, shells off. If you're weighing in-shell pistachios, the shells are roughly 45% of the bag weight — weigh the kernels or you'll overcount.

How does pistachios fit your goals?

Most of the calories in pistachios come from fat (12.6g per 28g kernels (about 49 nuts)), which makes it calorie-dense — easy to under-portion if you're eyeballing. Dietary fat is essential for hormone production and absorbing fat-soluble vitamins, but at 9 calories per gram it's also the macro most people accidentally over-consume when they stop weighing portions.

Diet-wise, pistachios fits low-carb and vegan and vegetarian eating patterns.

How pistachios compares to other fats & nuts

Tracking pistachios without the friction

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