Lightly Salted Pistachios
Low GI
GL 5 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 4.2 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- High sodium content
Lightly Salted Pistachios has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Pistachios (15). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 5.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Lightly Salted Pistachios is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 560 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 7.7 g |
| Natural | 7.7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Soluble | 3 g |
| Insoluble | 7 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Fat | 45 g |
| Saturated | 5.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 37 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
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Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- High protein and fiber profile
- High sodium content
- Calorie-dense
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Lightly Salted Pistachios?
Lightly Salted Pistachios has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 4.2.
Is Lightly Salted Pistachios good for people with insulin resistance?
Lightly Salted Pistachios has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Pistachios has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Pistachios in this database, Salt and vinegar pistachios has the lowest glycemic load (3.3 per 100 g).
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