Ingredient swap
Pecans vs Pistachios
Pecans has 9.2 g protein and 691 calories per 100 g; pistachios has 20.2 g and 560. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of pecans (99 g) ≈ ¾ cup of pistachios.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Pecans | Pistachios |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 691 | 560 better |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 20.2 gbetter |
| Carbs | 13.9 gbetter | 27.2 g |
| Fat | 72 g | 45.3 g |
| Fiber | 9.6 g | 10.6 gbetter |
| Sugar | 4 gbetter | 7.7 g |
| Sodium | 0 mgbetter | 1 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 99 g | 123 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use pistachios instead of pecans?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of pecans (99 g) ≈ ¾ cup of pistachios.
Which has more protein?
Pistachios, with 20.2 g per 100 g versus 9.2 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Pistachios, with 560 calories per 100 g.