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Also known as: पिस्ता · pista
Pistachios are extremely high in potassium (1,025 mg/100g) and phosphorus (490 mg/100g) — among the worst nuts for kidney patients. Even 10 pistachios deliver ~103 mg potassium and ~49 mg phosphorus. For CKD stages 3-5 and dialysis, avoid pistachios entirely.
Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central and ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Actual values vary by variety, ripeness, serving size, and cooking method. The database rating is a general reference, not an individualized diet recommendation.
10 nuts (10g) — always count this toward your daily potassium, phosphorus, and (on dialysis) fluid budget.
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This content is a general reference, not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Do not change your diet, fluids, medicines, or dialysis plan without your nephrologist or renal dietitian. Individual recommendations depend on your labs, medications, conditions, and care plan.