Pecan Nutrition Facts
Pecans are a good source of fiber and protein and are sodium-free and cholesterol-free!
Pecans are also a great source of vitamin-E and many important B-complex group of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates. They are also rich in minerals like manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.
Nutrition Information for Pecans (Carya illinoinensis),
Nutritional value per 100 g.
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database
| Principle Nutrient | Value | Percentage of RDA |
| Energy | 691 Kcal | 34.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.86 g | 11% |
| Protein | 9.17 g | 17% |
| Total Fat | 71.9 g | 360% |
| Cholesterol | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 25% |
| Vitamins |
| Folates | 22 mcg | 5.5% |
| Niacin | 1.167 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 mg | 17% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.210 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin | 0.130 mg | 10% |
| Thiamin | 0.660 mg | 55% |
| Vitamin A | 56 IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 24.44 mg | 163% |
| Electrolytes |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 410 mg | 9% |
| Minerals |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 1.2 mg | 133% |
| Iron | 2.53 mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 121 mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 4.5 mg | 196% |
| Phosphorus | 277 mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 3.8 mcg | 7% |
| Zinc | 4.53 mg | 41% |
| Phyto-nutrients |
| Carotene-ß | 29 mcg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin, ß | 9 mcg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 17 mcg | -- |
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Pecan Storage
Whole Pecans (in the shell)
Whole pecans can be stored up to six months when refrigerated or three months in a cool dry place away from light in airtight containers. Pecans can be frozen unshelled in a sealed plastic bag or container up to a year.
Shelled Pecans
Shelled pecans can be stored up to six months in a refrigerator or over a year and up to two years when placed in a freezer in a sealed plastic bag or container.
For More Information
For more information about pecans, please visit the Official Website of the Georgia Pecan Commission.
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