Pistachios are very nutritious, with a 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of about 49 pistachios containing the following:
Calories: 159 | Carbs: 8 grams | Fiber: 3 grams | Protein: 6 grams | Fat: 13 grams (90% are unsaturated fats) | Potassium: 6% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) | Phosphorus: 11% of the RDI | Vitamin B6: 28% of the RDI | Thiamine: 21% of the RDI | Copper: 41% of the RDI | Manganese: 15% of the RDI.
Notably, pistachios are one of the most vitamin B6-rich foods around.
Vitamin B6 is important for several bodily functions, including blood sugar regulation and the formation of hemoglobin, a molecule that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Pistachios are also rich in potassium.
High in antioxidants.
Low in calories yet high in protein.
Low in calories yet high in protein.
May aid weight loss.
Promote healthy gut bacteria.
May lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
May promote blood vessel health.
May help lower blood sugar.
Delicious and fun to eat.
