Calories in
nuts, pistachio nuts, raw
560 kcal per 100 g Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw contains 560 calories per 100 grams, or about 689 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 20.2 g protein, 27.2 g carbohydrate and 45.3 g fat.
By calories that splits 18% carbohydrate, 14% protein, 68% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 123.0 g | 689 | 24.8 g | 33.4 g | 55.7 g |
| 1 oz (49 kernels) | 28.4 g | 159 | 5.7 g | 7.7 g | 12.9 g |
| 1 kernel | 0.7 g | 4 | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 560 kcal | 689 kcal |
| Protein | 20.2 g | 24.8 g |
| Total fat | 45.3 g | 55.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.9 g | 7.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 27.2 g | 33.4 g |
| Fibre | 10.6 g | 13.0 g |
| Sugars | 7.7 g | 9.4 g |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 1,025.0 mg | 1,260.8 mg |
| Calcium | 105.0 mg | 129.2 mg |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 4.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.6 mg | 6.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 26.0 µg | 32.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 4.4 g | 5.4 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170184). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How nuts, pistachio nuts, raw compares
Among the 37 nut and seed products items on this site, nuts, pistachio nuts, raw ranks 15 of 37 by calorie density, against a category average of 450 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 24% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.6 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup (689 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 141 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in nuts, pistachio nuts, raw?
Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw contains 560 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 689 calories per cup. It also provides 20.2 g of protein, 27.2 g of carbohydrate and 45.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of nuts, pistachio nuts, raw?
By calories, nuts, pistachio nuts, raw is roughly 18% carbohydrate, 14% protein and 68% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 141 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the nuts, pistachio nuts, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.