High in unsaturated fats and potassium. Both have anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory qualities. Your chances of developing heart disease can be reduced. Pistachios are full of fiber, minerals and unsaturated fats that can help control your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol. Raw pistachios contain 4% water, 45% fat, 28% carbohydrates and 20% protein. A 100-g reference amount of pistachios provides 2,351 kilojoules (562 kcal) of dietary energy and is a rich source of protein, dietary fiber, polyunsaturated fats, and high (20% or higher) B vitamins (daily value or DV) of thiamine (76% DV). and vitamin B6 (131% DV). Pistachios are moderate sources of calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin K (10–19% DV).