Pecan
What it is
Pecans are edible nut kernels. This entry uses the plain USDA pecan profile rather than a roasted, salted or glazed product.
What it does
The reference contains 72 g of fat, 9.6 g of fiber and 9.17 g of protein per 100 g. The fat figure includes 40.8 g of monounsaturated and 21.6 g of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Research context and ingredient forms
These fat categories are included within total fat. The composition table does not establish how a pecan-containing dessert affects health, because the full recipe matters.
Using this information
For a topping, weigh the kernel pieces you add. Glazing or mixing pecans into pie changes the portion composition; use a recipe or product label for that food.
Considerations
Pecan is a tree-nut allergen. Use appropriate label and cross-contact checks if avoiding it.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 691 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pecans; Nuts, pecans SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Protein | 9.17 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pecans; Nuts, pecans SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Total lipid (fat) | 72 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pecans; Nuts, pecans SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 13.9 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pecans; Nuts, pecans SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.6 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pecans; Nuts, pecans SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 121 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pecans; Nuts, pecans SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Potassium, K | 410 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pecans; Nuts, pecans SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pecans; Nuts, pecans SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 40.8 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pecans; Nuts, pecans SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 21.6 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, pecans; Nuts, pecans SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Nuts, pecans
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition, not a current brand label or clinical-outcome estimate.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Food Allergies
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Limitations: Used for major-allergen identification and label awareness; not an individual allergy diagnosis.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
No label-specific product relationship has been reviewed for this entry.