Pistachios Calories & Nutrition (पिस्ता)

Pistachios has 162 calories per 1 handful (540 kcal per 100 g)

Dry Fruits & Nuts Health Rating: 6/10 Best time: Evening snack
162 kcal

Pistachios Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Pistachios broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 handful standard 30 g 162 kcal 7 g 4.7 g 12.7 g
2 handfuls 60 g 324 kcal 14 g 9.4 g 25.4 g
100 g 100 g 540 kcal 23.3 g 15.7 g 42.3 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Pistachios (per 1 handful)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 162 kcal 540 kcal 8%
Protein 7 g 23.3 g 14%
Carbohydrates 4.7 g 15.7 g 2%
Fat 12.7 g 42.3 g 20%
Fiber 3.2 g 10.7 g 13%
Sugar 2.4 g 8 g 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 7 g · 17%
Carbs 4.7 g · 12%
Fat 12.7 g · 71%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 162 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 35 min
Cycling 23 min
Running 17 min
Yoga 46 min

Is Pistachios good for weight loss?

Best kept occasional

Pistachios carries roughly 540 kcal per 100 g, which is on the very high side for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 23.3 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 10.7 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Is Pistachios good for muscle gain?

Strong protein source

Pistachios provides about 23.3 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as high for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 4.3 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is a reasonable way to hit a protein target. If you are training for size, aim for 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day and spread it across 4–5 meals.

Health tips for eating Pistachios

Nuts and dry fruits are calorie-dense — a small handful (about 30 g) a day is a sensible portion. Choose plain, unsalted versions over fried or sugar-coated ones.

About Pistachios

Green pistachio nuts eaten as a snack and used to garnish sweets.

Frequently asked questions about Pistachios

1 handful pistachios (30 g) contains approximately 162 calories, along with 7 g protein, 4.7 g carbohydrates and 12.7 g fat.

1 handful pista (30 g) mein lagbhag 162 calorie aur 7 g protein hota hai. Isme 4.7 g carbs aur 12.7 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 मुट्ठी पिस्ता (30 ग्राम) में लगभग 162 कैलोरी और 7 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 4.7 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 12.7 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Pistachios contains about 540 calories, 23.3 g protein, 15.7 g carbs and 42.3 g fat.

2 handfuls works out to roughly 324 calories and 14 g of protein in total.

Best kept occasional. Pistachios carries roughly 540 kcal per 100 g, which is on the very high side for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 23.3 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. The fibre content (around 10.7 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Pistachios contains about 23.3 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered high for Indian foods.

Pistachios provides roughly 15.7 g of carbohydrates and 8 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Pistachios is best eaten at evening snack.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 162 calories in 1 handful pistachios takes brisk walking for about 35 minutes, or cycling for about 23 minutes, or running for about 17 minutes, or yoga for about 46 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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