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Pine Nuts at a glance

Glycemic index
0
low
Glycemic load / serving
0
low
Nutri-Score
A
A best, E worst
NOVA group
1
1 = unprocessed

Serving used for glycemic load: 1 oz (167 kernels) (28 g).

Pine Nuts nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving
Calories673 kcal188 kcal
Protein13.7 g3.8 g
Carbohydrate13.1 g3.7 g
Fiber3.7 g1 g
Sugars3.6 g1 g
Fat68.4 g19.1 g
Saturated fat4.9 g1.4 g
Sodium2 mg1 mg
Potassium597 mg167 mg

Lower glycemic load alternatives

Other nuts & seeds with a lower glycemic load per serving:

FoodGIGL / serving
Chia Seeds10
Macadamia Nuts00
Peanuts140
Sesame Seeds100
Watermelon Seeds100

Common questions about pine nuts

Is pine nuts low glycemic?

Pine Nuts has a glycemic index of 0, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 oz (167 kernels) (28 g) serving is 0, which is low.

Is pine nuts good for people managing blood sugar?

Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of pine nuts has a glycemic load of 0 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.

How many calories are in pine nuts?

Pine Nuts has 673 calories per 100 g, and about 188 calories in a 1 oz (167 kernels) (28 g) serving.

Is pine nuts processed?

Pine Nuts is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.

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Sources and method

Glycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Nuts, pine nuts, dried” (FDC 170591). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group from our NOVA reference list.

General information, not medical advice.