Pecan Nutrition Information
- Pecans are the top nut and are among the top foods to contain the highest antioxidant capacity.
- This means pecans may help decrease the risk of cancer, neurological diseases and coronary heart disease.
- Pecans contain over 19 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin E. folic acid, calcium, zinc, magnesium and potassium.
- One ounce of pecans provides 10 percent of the recommended Daily Value for fiber, and provide a natural source of high quality protein.
- Pecans are cholesterol free, gluten free and naturally sodium free.
- Research from Loma Linda University shows adding a handful of pecans to your diet each day may help prevent coronary heart disease by inhibiting unwanted oxidation of blood lipids.
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Nutrients for 1 oz. Serving (approx. 20 halves) |
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| Calories | 196 kcal |
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Total lipid (fatty acids) | 20.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.7 g |
| Sugars, total | 1.1 g |
Pecan Nutrients
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Pecan Oil Uses & Benefits
Pecan Oil has many great uses from grilling to backing. Use it as a base for salad dressings, infusing herbs or as a butter substitute.
It also is great for high temperature cooking - including, searing, brazing, sauteing, stir-frying, bakinc and others
Pecans - Rich in Antioxidents
A USDA study shows that pecans are richer in antioxidents that any other nut!
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