200 types of edible pistachios are the richest in iron
The nutritional value of pistachios compared to other nuts as well as protein such as meat, milk, eggs and legumes is important.
The herbal and medicinal properties of pistachio tree, especially its fruit have been considered by ancient scholars and in their writings pistachio kernel has been prescribed as a general tonic for the body and in medicinal and therapeutic compounds, it has been introduced as a hematopoietic substance and stimulant of active forces.
Today, pistachio consumption for children and adolescents growing up, while being a pleasant food, is very useful and compared to other snacks without side effects.
One hundred grams of pistachio contains 630 kcal of energy, 1.6 g of water, 20 g of protein, 8.52 g of fat, 5.15 g of sugar, 9.1 g of cellulose, 140 mg of calcium, 14 mg of iron, 200 units Vitamin A is 0.8 mg of vitamin B1, 0.24 mg of vitamin B2 and 5.1 mg of vitamin B3.
Pistachio as a hematopoietic food has always been considered as a tonic. Of the more than 200 foods, including nuts, legumes, vegetables, dried and fresh fruits, dairy products, meats and dozens of other foods, none is as rich in iron as pistachio kernels.
Pistachio kernel has significant positive effects on raising the level of memory and strength and vitality of children and youth.