Nutrition Facts
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Pistachios are good for you! Santa Barbara Pistachios offer good nutrition as well as great taste! Try them, and you will truly become a health nut!
Calories
An ounce of pistachios contains 160 calories. Pistachios are nutrient-dense, providing a good balance of nutritional value per calorie.
Fat
Like all nuts, pistachios are relatively high in monounsaturated fats, which has been shown to lower blood cholesterol, possibly reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. What's more, pistachios are low in saturated fat. Scientific evidence suggests that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, including pistachios, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.” – FDA
Cholesterol
no cholesterol making them an excellent heart-healthy snack!
Fiber
Pistachios are an excellent source of dietary fiber. One ounce contains 3.1 grams of fiber–more than many recognized high fiber sources such as raisins, potatoes, wheat bread and celery. Although no daily requirement has been established for fiber, nutritionists target 30 to 40 grams of fiber per day. Pistachios will help you get there.
Potassium
Potassium balances body fluids and electrolytes. Vital for muscle contraction and nerve impulses,potassium also improves endurance when exercising.
Protein
Pistachios are a good source of vegetable protein. As more concerned Americans look for protein from non-animal sources, pistachios in combination with other protein-rich fruits, vegetables and grains are a sound nutritional choice.
Carbohydrates
With 5 grams of carbohydrates per ounce, pistachios are an excellent source of complex carbohydrate energy.
Vitamins & Minerals
Pistachios contain significant amounts of important vitamins and minerals:
Serving Size 1oz. or ~ 47 Roasted/Salted Pistachios
| Vitamin B-6 | 25% U.S. RDA |
| Copper | 15% U.S. RDA |
| Thiamin | 10% U.S. RDA |
| Vitamin B-6 | 25% U.S. RDA |
| Phosphorus | 25% U.S. RDA |
| Magnesium | 10% U.S. RDA |
| Iron | 8% U.S. RDA |
| Calcium | 6% U.S. RDA |
| Vitamin E | 6% U.S. RDA |
| Selenium | 4% U.S. RDA |
| Folate | 4% U.S. RDA |
| Zinc | 4% U.S. RDA |