Pistachio Nut Butter
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Pistachio Nut Butter by bettergoods scores 8/10 for Bone Health based on low sodium preserves calcium.
Pistachio Nut Butter by bettergoods provides 559 calories, 8.8g protein, 41.2g fat, and 47.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.6g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (47.1g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (11.8g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Pistachio Nut Butter by bettergoods sits near the middle of the nut butters category with 559 kcal per 100g (category avg: 586). Low protein at just 8.8g per 100g — well below the 22.2g average. Sugar is a concern at 47.1g per 100g (388% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 559 kcal per 100g (category avg: 586)
- •Protein: 8.8g per 100g (category avg: 22.2g)
- •Sugars: 47.1g per 100g (category avg: 9.6g)
- •Fiber: 2.9g per 100g (category avg: 7.9g)
- •Saturated fat: 11.8g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 47.1g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 11.8g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Pistachio Nut Butter doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the nut butters category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
sugar, pistachio, sugar, vegetable oils, sunflower oil, palm oil, nonfat dry milk, whey, sunflower lecithin, extra virgin olive oil, natural and artificial flavoring