Pistachio vs Almonds

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Almonds is generally healthier

Almonds comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more protein (21g vs 20g), more fiber (12.5g vs 10.6g), less sugar (4.4g vs 7.7g), making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Pistachio

560 kcal

More Protein

Almonds

21g

More Fiber

Almonds

12.5g

Less Sugar

Almonds

4.4g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Pistachio
560
Almonds
579
Proteinper 100g
Pistachio
20g
Almonds
21g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Pistachio
28g
Almonds
22g
Fatper 100g
Pistachio
45g
Almonds
50g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientPistachioAlmondsDifference
Calories560kcal579kcal-19.0kcal
Protein20g21g-1.0g
Carbohydrates28g22g+6.0g
Fat45g50g-5.0g
Fiber10.6g12.5g-1.9g
Sugar7.7g4.4g+3.3g
Sodium1mg1mg0.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Pistachio

Per 100g:560 calories
Per cup (150g):840 calories
Per serving (85g):476 calories

Almonds

Per 100g:579 calories
Per cup (150g):869 calories
Per serving (85g):492 calories

Diet Compatibility

Pistachio

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

Almonds

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Pistachio

  • Lower in calories (560 vs 579)
  • Lower sodium (1mg vs 1mg)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Almonds

  • Higher in protein (21g vs 20g)
  • More fiber (12.5g vs 10.6g)
  • Lower in carbs (22g vs 28g)
  • Less sugar (4.4g vs 7.7g)

Common Uses

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