Pistachio vs Cashews
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Pistachio is generally healthier
Pistachio comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more protein (20g vs 18g), more fiber (10.6g vs 3.3g), less sodium (1mg vs 10mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Cashews
553 kcal
More Protein
Pistachio
20g
More Fiber
Pistachio
10.6g
Less Sugar
Cashews
5.9g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Pistachio
560
Cashews
553
Proteinper 100g
Pistachio
20g
Cashews
18g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Pistachio
28g
Cashews
30g
Fatper 100g
Pistachio
45g
Cashews
44g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
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
Cashews
Per 100g:553 calories
Per cup (150g):830 calories
Per serving (85g):470 calories
Diet Compatibility
Pistachio
High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
Cashews
High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Pistachio
- ✓Higher in protein (20g vs 18g)
- ✓More fiber (10.6g vs 3.3g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (28g vs 30g)
- ✓Lower sodium (1mg vs 10mg)
Common Uses
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When to Choose Cashews
- ✓Lower in calories (553 vs 560)
- ✓Less sugar (5.9g vs 7.7g)
Common Uses
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