Pistachios Benefits & Nutrition
Pistachios benefits: nutrition per 100 g (560 kcal, 10.6 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should be careful and its season in India. Also called Pista.
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Pista · Seeds, nuts & grains
- 560 kcalenergy
- 20.2 gprotein
- 10.6 gfibre
- Year-roundbest season in India
Per 100 g (raw) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of pistachios
- High in protein and fibre for a nut.
- Rich in vitamin B6 and potassium.
- Contains lutein and zeaxanthin, linked to eye health.
- Shelling them slows you down — handy for portion control.
How to eat it
Eat a handful in the shell, unsalted, or chop over kheer and oats.
How much a day: About 30 g (around 45 kernels).
Who should be careful
- Tree-nut allergy.
- Salted pistachios are high in sodium.
- Kidney disease: high in potassium.
Best season in India
Year-round. See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of pistachios?
High in protein and fibre for a nut. Rich in vitamin B6 and potassium. Contains lutein and zeaxanthin, linked to eye health.
How much pistachios can I have a day?
About 30 g (around 45 kernels). Eat a handful in the shell, unsalted, or chop over kheer and oats.
Who should be careful with pistachios?
Tree-nut allergy. Salted pistachios are high in sodium. Kidney disease: high in potassium.
When is pistachios in season in India?
Year-round.
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