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Nutritional Profile of Pecans (Nuts) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 75 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Pecans (Nuts).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-rate (Top 25) for two nutrients.
These are
- gamma-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- beta-Sitosterol (Other Micronutrients)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Stigmasterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Campesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Nuts and Seeds) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for 14 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Fluoride, F (Minerals)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- gamma-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 11 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
- beta-Carotene (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- beta-Sitosterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Glucose (Carbohydrates)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Pecans (Nuts)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Pecans (Nuts)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Pecans (Nuts)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Pecans (Nuts)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Pecans (Nuts)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Pecans (Nuts)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Pecans (Nuts)
In food category: Nuts and Seeds
| Carbohydrates (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 13.9 g | 3.9 g | 136 | 1396 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.6 g | 2.7 g | 25 | 151 |
| Fructose | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 10 | 399 |
| Glucose | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 14 | 400 |
| Starch | 460 mg | 130.4 mg | 21 | 498 |
| Sucrose | 3.9 g | 1.1 g | 21 | 212 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 4 g | 1.1 g | 65 | 1279 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 40.8 g | 11.6 g | 9 | 65 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 21.6 g | 6.1 g | 38 | 121 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 6.2 g | 1.8 g | 78 | 681 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 72 g | 20.4 g | 9 | 48 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 69 mg | 19.6 mg | 23 | 160 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 4.4 g | 1.2 g | 53 | 523 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1.7 g | 493.3 mg | 57 | 505 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 40.6 g | 11.5 g | 9 | 53 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 207 mg | 58.7 mg | 35 | 274 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 20.6 g | 5.8 g | 36 | 108 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 986 mg | 279.5 mg | 20 | 180 |
| Amino Acids (19) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 397 mg | 112.5 mg | 68 | 580 |
| Arginine | 1.2 g | 334.5 mg | 57 | 193 |
| Aspartic Acid | 929 mg | 263.4 mg | 64 | 321 |
| Betaine | 700 µg | 198.4 µg | 8 | 320 |
| Cystine | 152 mg | 43.1 mg | 68 | 344 |
| Glutamic Acid | 1.8 g | 518.8 mg | 66 | 459 |
| Glycine | 453 mg | 128.4 mg | 63 | 577 |
| Histidine | 262 mg | 74.3 mg | 60 | 747 |
| Isoleucine | 336 mg | 95.3 mg | 70 | 697 |
| Leucine | 598 mg | 169.5 mg | 56 | 516 |
| Lysine | 287 mg | 81.4 mg | 78 | 709 |
| Methionine | 183 mg | 51.9 mg | 57 | 767 |
| Phenylalanine | 426 mg | 120.8 mg | 64 | 640 |
| Proline | 363 mg | 102.9 mg | 64 | 749 |
| Serine | 474 mg | 134.4 mg | 62 | 622 |
| Threonine | 306 mg | 86.7 mg | 71 | 709 |
| Tryptophan | 93 mg | 26.4 mg | 66 | 372 |
| Tyrosine | 215 mg | 61 mg | 68 | 826 |
| Valine | 411 mg | 116.5 mg | 66 | 649 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 2.6 g | 98 | 706 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 22 µg | 6.2 µg | 81 | 433 |
| Folate, food | 22 µg | 6.2 µg | 80 | 267 |
| Folate, total | 22 µg | 6.2 µg | 82 | 367 |
| Niacin | 1.2 mg | 331.7 µg | 117 | 1504 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 863 µg | 244.7 µg | 36 | 345 |
| Riboflavin | 130 µg | 36.9 µg | 94 | 681 |
| Thiamin | 660 µg | 187.1 µg | 31 | 256 |
| Vitamin B6 | 210 µg | 59.5 µg | 101 | 771 |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 311.8 µg | 46 | 612 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.4 mg | 396.9 µg | 77 | 503 |
| beta-Carotene | 29 µg | 8.2 µg | 11 | 1137 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 1 | 176 |
| beta-Tocopherol | 390 µg | 110.6 µg | 8 | 46 |
| delta-Tocopherol | 470 µg | 133.2 µg | 9 | 181 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 24.4 mg | 6.9 mg | 3 | 21 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 17 µg | 4.8 µg | 25 | 1017 |
| Phylloquinone | 3.5 µg | 1 µg | 37 | 890 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 56 IU | 15.9 IU | 32 | 982 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 18 | 710 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 70 mg | 19.8 mg | 62 | 475 |
| Copper, Cu | 1.2 mg | 340.2 µg | 55 | 137 |
| Fluoride, F | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 1 | 158 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.5 mg | 717.2 µg | 99 | 668 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 121 mg | 34.3 mg | 85 | 199 |
| Manganese, Mn | 4.5 mg | 1.3 mg | 11 | 64 |
| Phosphorus, P | 277 mg | 78.5 mg | 95 | 387 |
| Potassium, K | 410 mg | 116.2 mg | 115 | 488 |
| Selenium, Se | 3.8 µg | 1.1 µg | 67 | 655 |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.5 mg | 1.3 mg | 43 | 460 |
| Other Micronutrients (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| beta-Sitosterol | 117 mg | 33.2 mg | 12 | 25 |
| Campesterol | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 9 | 36 |
| Choline | 40.5 mg | 11.5 mg | 46 | 751 |
| Stigmasterol | 3 mg | 850.5 µg | 7 | 29 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 3.5 g | 997.9 mg | 76 | 2498 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.5 g | 422.4 mg | 84 | 511 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 691 kcal | 195.9 kcal | 7 | 40 |
| KJ (Energy) | 2,890 kj | 819.3 kj | 5 | 27 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Pecans (Nuts)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Oz (19 Halves) | 28.4 g | 1.0 oz |
| Cup, Halves | 99.0 g | 3.5 oz |
| Cup, Chopped | 109.0 g | 3.8 oz |
9 Similar Nuts or Seeds
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Similar Nuts and Seeds 1 - 9
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| Pecans | No of Nutrients |
| 41 | |
| 39 | |
(Dry Roasted, With Salt Added, Nuts) | 71 |
(Dry Roasted, Without Salt Added, Nuts) | 71 |
(Oil Roasted, With Salt Added, Nuts) | 74 |
(Oil Roasted, Without Salt Added, Nuts) | 74 |
(Salted) | 41 |
(Unsalted) | 40 |
| 39 |
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