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Pecans
What are pecans? About the ingredient pecans. Including 1,691 recipes with pecans, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
Contents
About
Pecans are a good source of protein and unsaturated fats. Like walnuts (which pecans resemble), pecans are rich in omega-6 fatty acids, although pecans contain about half as much omega-6 as walnuts.
A diet rich in nuts can lower the risk of gallstones in women.The antioxidants and plant sterols found in pecans reduce high cholesterolby reducing the "bad" LDL cholesterol levels.
Pecans may also play a role in neurological health. Eating pecans daily may delay age-related muscle nerve degeneration, according to a study conducted at the University of Massachusetts and published in Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acknowledged this and related research and approved the following qualified health claim: "Scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pecans, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, chopped (109g)Amount per Serving
Calories 753Calories from Fat 706
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 78.4g
121%
Saturated Fat
6.7g
34%
Trans Fat
~
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
15.1g
5%
Dietary Fiber
10g
42%
Sugars
4.3
Protein
10.0g
Vitamin A 1%
•
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 8%
•
Iron 15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower
depending on your caloric needs.
Where found
Pecans are usually found in the bakery section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Pecans are a member of the Nut and Seed Products USDA nutritional food group.
How much do pecans weigh?
| measure | grams |
| 1 cup, chopped | 109 |
| 1 cup, halves | 99 |
| 1 oz (19 halves) | 28 |
| In Chinese: | 胡桃 | |
| British (UK) term: | Pecans | |
| en français: | noix de pécan | |
| en español: | pacanas |
Recipes using pecans
There are 1644 recipes that contain this ingredient.
References
| See more about pecans | about 11 years ago |
| Usda nutrition data | over 6 years ago |
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