Three large independent studies have shown that those who eat nuts five times per week reduce their risk of serious heart disease by 30-50%.
Did you know that Australian Pistachios are naturally free of cholesterol as well as being a good source of fibre and source of folate?
Pistachio Nuts, Roasted & SaltedIngredients: Pistachio Nuts and Salt
| Nutrient | Qty per serve (1 serve = 25g of the edible portion; equivalent to approx 50g with shell) |
Qty per 100g (edible portion) |
| Energy (KJ) | 618.5kJ | 2,474kJ |
| Protein (g) | 5.3g | 21.1g |
| Fat, total (g) | 11.9g | 47.6g |
| Fat, saturated (g) | 1.4g | 5.4g |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 4.1g | 16.2g |
| Sugars (g) | 1.6g | 6.3g |
| Sodium (mg) | 159.8mg | 639mg |
| Folate (ug) | 14.3ug | 57ug |
| Iron (mg) | 1.1mg | 4.2mg |
| Calcium (mg) | 24.3mg | 97mg |
| Magnesium (mg) | 26.8mg | 107mg |
| Phosphorous (mg) | 102.8mg | 411mg |
| Vitamin A Equivalent (ug) | 4.75 ug | 19 ug |
| Dietary fibre (g) | 2.4g | 9.6g |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0mg | 0mg |
Pistachio Nuts, RawIngredients: Pistachio Nuts
| Nutrient | Qty per serve (1 serve = 25g of the edible portion; equivalent to approx 50g with shell) |
Qty per 100g (edible portion) |
| Energy (KJ) | 635kJ | 2,540kJ |
| Protein (g) | 4.9g | 19.7g |
| Fat, total (g) | 12.7g | 50.6g |
| Fat, saturated (g) | 1.5g | 5.8g |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 3.8g | 15.1g |
| Sugars (g) | 1.5g | 5.9g |
| Sodium (mg) | 1.8mg | 7mg |
| Folate (ug) | 16.8ug | 67ug |
| Iron (mg) | 1mg | 3.9mg |
| Calcium (mg) | 22.5mg | 90 mg |
| Magnesium (mg) | 25mg | 100mg |
| Phosphorous (mg) | 120mg | 480mg |
| Vitamin A Equivalent (ug) | 5.5ug | 22ug |
| Dietary fibre (g) | 2.3g | 9g |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0mg | 0mg |
Source: Australia New Zealand Food Authority, AUSNUT, 1999
