Pistachio Kernels

Commodity: Natural Pistachio Kernel 

These are shelled from closed pistachios.

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