Calorie comparison
Pistachios vs Soybeans
Per 100 grams, soybeans is the lighter choice by 387 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 | Pistachios | Soybeans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 560 | 173 |
| Protein | 20 g | 17 g |
| Carbs | 28 g | 10 g |
| Fat | 45 g | 9 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
🥜 Pistachios
1 oz (28 g)
157 cal
5.6 g protein · 7.8 g carbs · 12.6 g fat
🫛 Soybeans
1 cup cooked (172 g)
298 cal
29.2 g protein · 17.2 g carbs · 15.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, pistachios or soybeans?
Per 100 g, pistachios has 560 calories and soybeans has 173. Soybeans is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, pistachios or soybeans?
Pistachios has 20 g of protein per 100 g; soybeans has 17 g. Pistachios wins on protein.
Is pistachios or soybeans 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 soybeans — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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