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.
Nutrients for 1 oz. Serving
(approx. 20 halves)
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

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Pecan Oil Nutritional Compounds

Pecans - High in Oil

Oil is 65% to 70% of the pecan kernel's weight.

Fatty Acids

55% to 70% is oleic acid, a heart healthy acid that is stable to oxidation.

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Gamma Tocopheral

80 to 170 ug per gm pecan, an antioxident (vitamin E).

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Beta Sitosterol

800 to 1,000 ug per gm pecan - competes with cholesterol absorption and may enhance insulin production.

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Squalene

70 to >200 ug per gm pecan - helps repair skin from UV damage.

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Source of nutritional compounds info:

Dr. Maness, OK A&M, pg2 of study findings "Pecan Oil Nutritional Components", presented to the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Conference, Admore, OK, 06/10/2022.