Calorie comparison
Pecans vs Pistachios
Per 100 grams, pistachios is the lighter choice by 131 calories, while pistachios delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Pecans | Pistachios |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 691 | 560 |
| Protein | 9 g | 20 g |
| Carbs | 14 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 72 g | 45 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🌰 Pecans
1 oz (28 g)
193 cal
2.5 g protein · 3.9 g carbs · 20.2 g fat
🥜 Pistachios
1 oz (28 g)
157 cal
5.6 g protein · 7.8 g carbs · 12.6 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, pecans or pistachios?
Per 100 g, pecans has 691 calories and pistachios has 560. Pistachios is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, pecans or pistachios?
Pecans has 9 g of protein per 100 g; pistachios has 20 g. Pistachios wins on protein.
Is pecans or pistachios better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward pistachios — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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