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Pine seed (Chilgoza): Nutrition and who it suits

Pine seed is a good choice for diabetes, and fine in a portion for weight loss, PCOS and menopause. 100 g has 594 kcal, 12.6 g of protein and 3.8 g of fibre. One serving is a small handful (15 g), about 89 kcal.

Pine seed (Chilgoza)

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy594 kcal
Protein12.6 g
Carbohydrate26.8 g
Fibre3.8 g
Sugars4.7 g
Fat48.8 g
Magnesium268 mg
Zinc4.2 mg
Potassium686 mg

Where its calories come from

18%74%
  • Protein 8%
  • Carbohydrate 18%
  • Fat 74%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of pine seed?

About 89 kcal for a small handful (15 g), and about 178 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (15 g) fills.

11%Magnesium
40.2 mg
5%Zinc
0.6 mg
4%Protein
1.9 g
3%Potassium
103 mg
2%Iron
0.7 mg
2%Folate
4.7 µg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code H017. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is pine seed good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Eat in moderation

A small handful (15 g) is about 89 kcal, so keep it to that.

PCOS and PCOD

Eat in moderation

A small handful (15 g) is about 89 kcal, so keep it to that.

Diabetes

Good choice

Only 4 g of carbohydrate in a 15 g serving.

Menopause

Fine as part of a meal

1.9 g of protein in a 15 g serving, not enough to call it a good source, but fine as part of a meal.

Weight loss and PCOSEat in moderationA small handful (15 g) is about 89 kcal, so keep it to that.
DiabetesGood choiceOnly 4 g of carbohydrate in a 15 g serving.
MenopauseFine as part of a meal1.9 g of protein in a 15 g serving, not enough to call it a good source, but fine as part of a meal.

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Also called

Gujarati: Chilgoza; Hindi: Chilgoza; Kashmiri: Chilgoza; Marathi: Jhurane biya; Punjabi: Rhi.

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