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Pistachios are tiny, but pack a powerful nutritional punch. These small nuts contain protein, fiber and a wealth of vitamins and minerals. Adding pistachios to your healthy eating plan might also benefit your heart. Many pistachios are roasted and salted, and the added sodium decreases their nutritional value slightly.
A 1-ounce serving of roasted pistachios contains 12.71 grams of fat, of which 1.5 grams are saturated. The remaining fat in a serving of pistachios is in the form of healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These unsaturated fats can help reduce your cholesterol levels and can cut your risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Pistachios contain 5.94 grams of protein and 2.8 grams of fiber in 1 ounce. The same serving of pistachios supplies 1.14 grams of iron toward your daily requirement of 8 to 18 milligrams. You need plenty of iron to support a healthy immune system, prevent fatigue and form red blood cells. A 1-ounce serving of pistachios provides 133 milligrams of the 700 milligrams of phosphorus you need each day. Phosphorus helps support a strong skeleton. A serving of pistachios also contains 0.69 milligrams of vitamin E toward your daily goal of 15 milligrams. This nutrient prevents cell damage and aids your body in making red blood cells. A drawback to pistachios is that one serving of the roasted and salted variety contains 121 milligrams of sodium. Too much sodium contributes to heart disease and high blood pressure.
The omega-3 fatty acids present in a serving of pistachios can help lower your blood pressure and protect against abnormal heartbeat, according to MayoClinic.com. The nuts might also reduce your risk of heart disease. A 2008 article published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" notes that eating nuts on a regular basis can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. The study reports that pistachios in particular can help reduce cholesterol.
The shape of its kernel is similar to that of the almond.
Available in sizes 24-26, 26-28, 28-30
Grades of pistachios
AAA: ~95% whole + 5% split.
AA: ~90% whole + 10% split.
A: ~85% whole + 15% split.
C: ~70% whole + 30% split.
The Nutritional Value of Pistachios
100 grams of the edible part of a pistachio contains about 600 calories and is 53% fat, 21% protein, 18% carbohydrates, 2.2% fiber, and no cholesterol.
Per 100g of edible protein:
Potassium: 1.020 gm
Phosphorus: 5.000 gm
Magnesium: 158 mg
Calcium: 136 mg
Iron: 7300 mg
Selenium: 0.450 mg
Nickel: 0.080 mg
Vitamin: C 7.000 mg
Vitamin: E 5.200 mg
Nicotinamide: 1.450 mg
Vitamin B1: 0.690 mg
Vitamin B2: 0.200 mg
Carotene: 0.150 mg
Folic Acid: 0.058 mg
· Commodity: Organic Roasted and Unsalted
· These are quite suitable for individuals who are on a salt free diet.
· Grades of Pistachios
· AAA: ~95% whole + 5% split.
· AA: ~90% whole + 10% split.
· A: ~85% whole + 15% split.
· C: ~70% whole + 30% split.
· The Nutritional Value of the Organic Pistachios
· Serving Size of 30 Gm
· Calories: 170 Gm from Fat 110 % Daily Value
· Total Fat: 13 Gm
· Cholesterol: 0 M
· Sodium: 0 Mg
· Dietary Fibre: 3 Gm
· Sugars: 2 Gm
· Protein: 6 Gm
· Vitamin A: 4%
· Vitamin C: 2%
· Calcium: 4%
· Iron: 6%
· Aflatoxin: Nill
· Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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