Pistachio nut nutrient

Pistachio nuts are prized and sought after for their color, taste and flavor. They are rich in nutrient content.

Each 1 ounce serving of pistachio nuts provides 165 calories, 310 mg of potassium, 3 g of dietary fiber (12% of the recommended daily intake of fiber), and 20% of the recommended dietary allowances (RDA) for vitamin B6, copper and manganese.

Pistachios also contain 19% of RDA for iron. A good amount of iron contributed to healthy blood and enhances resistance to infections. Pistachios are high in fat, 72% fat: 52% is monounsaturated and 20% is polyunsaturated. Monounsaturated fat can help prevent high serum cholesterol.

Pistachio nuts

Pistachios are also an excellent source of protein. A single ounce of roasted pistachio nuts delivers 13% of the recommended daily intake of protein and 12%.

They are also a very good source of vitamin E (8% of the recommended daily intake per ounce) and a good source of vitamin B2 (4% of the recommended daily intake per ounce), folic acid (4% of the recommended daily intake per ounce) and vitamin B5 (3% of the recommended daily intake per ounce).
Pistachio nut nutrient