🥜 Protein in Pistachios
Pistachios has 20 g of protein per 100 g, along with 560 kcal, 28 g carbs and 45 g fat. That means 14% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the nut group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
20 g
Calories
560
Carbs
28 g
Fats
45 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 168 | 6 g | 8.4 g | 13.5 g |
| 50 g | 280 | 10 g | 14 g | 22.5 g |
| 100 g | 560 | 20 g | 28 g | 45 g |
| 150 g | 840 | 30 g | 42 g | 67.5 g |
| 200 g | 1120 | 40 g | 56 g | 90 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Almond Butter — 21 g per 100 g
- Almonds — 21 g per 100 g
- Brie — 21 g per 100 g
- Gorgonzola — 21 g per 100 g
- Halloumi — 21 g per 100 g
Similar nut foods
Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in pistachios?
- Pistachios contains 20 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 560 kcal, 28 g carbs and 45 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of pistachios?
- A 200 g portion of pistachios gives about 40 g protein and 1120 calories.
- Is pistachios a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 14% of its calories come from protein. Pair it with a dense protein source such as eggs, dairy, tofu or lean meat.
- How many calories are in 30 g of pistachios?
- 30 g of pistachios has roughly 168 calories, 6 g protein, 8.4 g carbs and 13.5 g fat.