Ingredient swap
Pine Nuts vs Pistachios
Pine Nuts has 13.7 g protein and 673 calories per 100 g; pistachios has 20.2 g and 560. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of pine nuts (135 g) ≈ 1 cup of pistachios.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Pine Nuts | Pistachios |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 673 | 560 better |
| Protein | 13.7 g | 20.2 gbetter |
| Carbs | 13.1 gbetter | 27.2 g |
| Fat | 68.4 g | 45.3 g |
| Fiber | 3.7 g | 10.6 gbetter |
| Sugar | 3.6 gbetter | 7.7 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 1 mgbetter |
| 1 cup weighs | 135 g | 123 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use pistachios instead of pine nuts?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of pine nuts (135 g) ≈ 1 cup of pistachios.
Which has more protein?
Pistachios, with 20.2 g per 100 g versus 13.7 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Pistachios, with 560 calories per 100 g.