Are pistachios keto?

Pistachios

Limit / small portions Pistachios can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions.

Higher in carbs than most nuts. Buying them in the shell slows you down.

Nutrition per serving

1 oz (49 kernels) · 28 g
Net carbs
4.6g
Calories
157kcal
Protein
5.6g
Fat
13g
Total carbs
7.6 g
Fiber
3 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 23%

About 30.1 g of pistachios adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.1 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for pistachios
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories157 kcal560 kcal
Total carbohydrate7.6 g27 g
Dietary fiber3 g11 g
Net carbs4.6 g17 g
Sugars 2.1 g 7.7 g
Protein5.6 g20 g
Fat13 g45 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are pistachios keto?

Pistachios can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Higher in carbs than most nuts. Buying them in the shell slows you down.

How many net carbs are in pistachios?

1 oz (49 kernels) (28 g) of pistachios has about 4.6 g net carbs (7.6 g total carbs minus 3 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 17 g net carbs.

How much pistachios can I eat on keto?

About 30.1 g of pistachios adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.1 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 23% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for pistachios?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #170184): Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Limit / small portions — Fits keto only in measured portions — roughly 5–10 g net carbs per serving, or easy to overeat. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $8.98/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $8.99 for 16 oz bag, in shell. How we estimate prices

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