NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

Protein is necessary for growth, development and repair and it also is involved in bodily functions like blood clotting, vision, immune response and hormone production. It is recommended to eat protein from a variety of food sources as foods containing protein typically have vitamins and minerals too.¹

Pistachios, a good source of protein, also have a Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS) of over 80. This means that American pistachios, within a balanced plant-based diet, can contribute significantly to quality protein intake.²

Pistachios and Complete Protein: Research Highlights
American Grown Pistachios Are A Good Source of Protein

1. Pistachios are a plant-based source of complete protein.
2. Pistachios are one of the few plant-based sources of complete protein.
3. Pistachios are a good source of protein with 6 grams of protein per 1 oz (28 g) serving.³

Good Source of Protein studies

1. New Analysis Shows U.S. Grown Pistachios Are A “Complete Protein” for Those Over Five Years of Age
2. Pistachios are a Source of Complete Protein To Support Active Lifestyles and Help Maintain Balanced Nutrition.

Articles from our Nutrition Experts

1. Pistachios, A Complete Protein that Satisfies Protein and Nutrients Needs
2. Pistachios: Your Go-to Complete Plant-based Protein
3. A Balanced Nutrition Plan Includes Complete Proteins Like Pistachios
4. Pistachio Are a Versatile Complete Protein
5. Healthy Eating Habits Start with Complete Proteins Like Pistachios

1. https://americanpistachios.org/fda

2. Derbyshire E, Higgs J, Feeney MJ, Carughi A. Believe it or 'nut': Why it is time to set the record straight on nut protein quality: Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) focus. Nutrients. 2023;15(9):2158.

3. Bailey HM, Stein HH. Raw and roasted pistachio nuts (Pistacia vera L.) are 'good' sources of protein based on their digestible indispensable amino acid score as determined in pigs. J Sci Food Agric. 2020;100(10):3878-3885.