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Pistachio

Q: How much pistachio can I eat on keto?

Up to ~28 g to stay under 5 g of net carbs.

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Is Pistachio keto?

Pistachio is keto only in small portions: it has ~7 g of net carbs per 1 generous handful, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs = total − fiber

7 g

per 1 generous handful

These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.

Pistachios are moderate in net carbs, with 7.2g per serving, so consume in moderation.

20.6 g

Fat

8.4 g

Protein

4 g

Fiber

How many carbs are in pistachio?

Pistachio has ~11 g of carbs and ~7 g of net carbs per 1 generous handful (total carbs minus 4 g of fiber).

Why pistachio is keto only in small portions?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; pistachio has 7 g per 1 generous handful (11 g total − 4 g of fiber).

How much pistachio can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~28 g of pistachio.

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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 5, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
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