Pistachio vs Peanuts

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 fewer calories (560 vs 567), more fiber (10.6g vs 9g), less sodium (1mg vs 18mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Pistachio

560 kcal

More Protein

Peanuts

26g

More Fiber

Pistachio

10.6g

Less Sugar

Peanuts

4.7g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Pistachio
560
Peanuts
567
Proteinper 100g
Pistachio
20g
Peanuts
26g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Pistachio
28g
Peanuts
16g
Fatper 100g
Pistachio
45g
Peanuts
49g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientPistachioPeanutsDifference
Calories560kcal567kcal-7.0kcal
Protein20g26g-6.0g
Carbohydrates28g16g+12.0g
Fat45g49g-4.0g
Fiber10.6g9g+1.6g
Sugar7.7g4.7g+3.0g
Sodium1mg18mg-17.0mg

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

Peanuts

Per 100g:567 calories
Per cup (150g):851 calories
Per serving (85g):482 calories

Diet Compatibility

Pistachio

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

Peanuts

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Pistachio

  • Lower in calories (560 vs 567)
  • More fiber (10.6g vs 9g)
  • Lower sodium (1mg vs 18mg)

Common Uses

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When to Choose Peanuts

  • Higher in protein (26g vs 20g)
  • Lower in carbs (16g vs 28g)
  • Less sugar (4.7g vs 7.7g)

Common Uses

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