Pistachios (Pistacia vera)
| Customer’s Myth | Kanti Sweets Facts |
|---|---|
| Pistachios causes gastrointestinal problems and weight gain | Pistachios are rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid and contain antioxidants, phyto nutrients and carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin which improves cardio vascular health, vision and helps to fight cancer. |
| These nuts also aid in reducing weight as they have low calories, low cholesterol and some fiber in it. | |
| These nuts are storehouses of minerals like copper, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. | |
| They are packed with many important B-complex groups such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin-B6 and folates. | |
| They reduce acute stress reactions and stabilize blood sugars and prevent heart diseases. | |
| Pistachios are excellent source of Vitamin-E and antioxidants, which prevents premature ageing and make the skin glow. | |
| It helps in building strong teeth and bones and carrying out normal nerve functions due to their high calcium content. |
| Principle | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 557 Kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 27.97g | 21.50% |
| Protein | 20.60 g | 37% |
| Total Fat | 44.44 g | 148% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 27% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 51 µg | 13% |
| Niacin | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.520 mg | 10% |
| Pyridoxine | 1.7 mg | 131% |
| Riboflavin | 0.160 mg | 12% |
| Thiamin | 0.870 mg | 72.5% |
| Vitamin A | 553IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E-γ | 22.60 mg | 150% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1025 mg | 22% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 107 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 1.3 mg | 144% |
| Iron | 4.15 mg | 52% |
| Magnesium | 121 mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 376 mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 7 µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.20 mg | 20% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 332 µg | .. |
| Crypto-xanthin- ß | 0 µg | .. |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 0µg | .. |