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Pecan Nuts

Pecan Nuts are the rich, buttery nuts of the pecan tree, commonly used in North American and Southern cuisine for baking, snacking and as a crunchy garnish. They are prized for their creamy texture and slightly sweet flavor and appear as halves, pieces or shelled nuts in recipes. Nutritionally, Pecan Nuts are a high‑fat nut, providing about 72g of fat per 100g, with most of that coming from heart‑friendly monounsaturated fats; they also supply fiber and trace minerals like manganese and copper. Because they are energy‑dense, a small handful goes a long way in adding flavor, texture and nutrients to dishes. From a health perspective, pecans are a good source of predominantly healthy fats and some micronutrients, but they contribute relatively little protein compared with their calorie content, so they work best as a nutrient‑dense garnish or snack in moderation rather than a primary protein source.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~3.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C+

Fair

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

691 kcal

35% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

9.2 g

18% RDI

Fat

72 g

6.2g sat fat

Carbs

14 g

5% RDI

Sugar

4 g

8% RDI

Fiber

9.6 g

32% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C+ · 5.9 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Are Pecan Nuts healthy?

Pecan Nuts are rated moderate (Health Grade C+) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level are Pecan Nuts?

Pecan Nuts are NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Are Pecan Nuts gluten free?

Yes, Pecan Nuts are gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Pecan Nuts?

100g of Pecan Nuts contain 691 kcal, 9.2g protein, 13.9g carbohydrates, 72g fat, and 9.6g fiber.

Q.04Are Pecan Nuts vegan?

Yes, Pecan Nuts are vegan.

Q.06Are Pecan Nuts lactose free?

Yes, Pecan Nuts are lactose free.

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