Are Pistachios keto?
Keto in moderation 4.6 g net carbs per 49 kernels (28 g) — 23% of a 20 g keto day.
Short answer: In moderation. 49 kernels (28 g) of pistachios: 4.6 g net carbs — 23% of a strict 20 g keto day — with 12.7 g fat and 5.7 g protein.
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Pistachios are moderately high in carbs for a nut. Buying them in shells slows eating down, which helps with portions.
How pistachios fits a keto carb budget
On a 20 g day, one serving uses 23% of your budget, leaving 15.4 g for everything else. Measure portions rather than eyeballing them.
Worked example. 28 g of pistachios = 7.6 g total carbs − 3 g fibre = 4.6 g net carbs, 12.7 g fat, 5.7 g protein and 157 kcal.
Portion is everything here. Weigh it the first few times, and use the keto macro calculator to see how much room your own carb budget leaves.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 49 kernels (28 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 560 kcal | 157 kcal |
| Fat | 45.3 g | 12.7 g |
| Protein | 20.2 g | 5.7 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.2 g | 7.6 g |
| Fibre | 10.6 g | 3 g |
| Net carbs | 16.6 g | 4.6 g |
Where the energy comes from:
How to eat pistachios on keto
- Weigh a portion into a bowl rather than eating from the bag.
Lower-carb swaps
| Swap | Net carbs / serving | Saves |
|---|---|---|
| Pecans (19 halves) | 1.2 g | 3.4 g |
Compared with other nuts and seeds
Pistachios ranks #11 of 12 nuts and seeds in our database by net carbs per 100 g (lowest first). Fat-dense and convenient, but net carbs vary five-fold between types.
| Food | Net carbs / 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Flax seeds | 1.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Brazil nuts | 4.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Pecans | 4.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Pumpkin seeds | 4.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Macadamia nuts | 5.2 g | 1.5 g |
| Walnuts | 7 g | 2 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in pistachios?
Pistachios has about 16.6 g of net carbs per 100 g (27.2 g total carbohydrate minus 10.6 g fibre), and about 4.6 g per 49 kernels (28 g).
Can you eat pistachios on keto?
In measured portions. One 49 kernels uses about 23% of a 20 g day, so plan the rest of the day around it.
Values are per 100 g of the raw or stated food, rounded, from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and varieties differ — check the label for packaged products.