Pecan nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Nuts, pecans
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Pecan
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
10 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 oz (19 halves) (28.35 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
2.1 (acidic )
Calories
691
Fats
Calories
Monounsaturated Fat
Polyunsaturated fat
Fiber
Explanation: This food contains more Fats than 98% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (2%) which contain more Fats, this food itself is rich in Fats more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Calories, Monounsaturated Fat, Polyunsaturated fat and Fiber
Pecan Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
18%
Daily Value: 18%
9.17 g of 50 g
Fats:
111%
Daily Value: 111%
71.97 g of 65 g
Carbs:
5%
Daily Value: 5%
13.86 g of 300 g
Water:
0%
Daily Value: 0%
3.52 g of 2,000 g
Other:
1.48 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
691
% Daily Value*
111%
Total Fat
72g
30%
Saturated Fat
6g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
0mg
5%
TotalCarbohydrate
14g
40%
Dietary Fiber
10g
Total Sugars 4g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
9g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
70mg
7%
Iron
3mg
17%
Potassium
410mg
12%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
70 mg of 1,000 mg
7%
Iron:
2.53 mg of 18 mg
14%
Magnesium:
121 mg of 400 mg
30%
Phosphorus:
277 mg of 1,000 mg
28%
Potassium:
410 mg of 3,500 mg
12%
Sodium:
0 mg of 2,400 mg
0%
Zinc:
4.53 mg of 15 mg
30%
Copper:
1.2 mg of 2 mg
60%
Manganese:
4.5 mg of 2 mg
225%
Selenium:
3.8 µg of 70 µg
5%
Choline:
40.5 mg of 550 mg
7%
Mineral chart - relative view
Magnesium
121 mg
TOP 13%
Copper
1.2 mg
TOP 16%
Potassium
410 mg
TOP 17%
Phosphorus
277 mg
TOP 19%
Zinc
4.53 mg
TOP 21%
Manganese
4.5 mg
TOP 25%
Iron
2.53 mg
TOP 27%
Calcium
70 mg
TOP 28%
Choline
40.5 mg
TOP 67%
Selenium
3.8 mg
TOP 70%
Sodium
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
56 IU of 5,000 IU
1%
Vitamin E :
1.4 mg of 20 mg
7%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
1.1 mg of 60 mg
2%
Vitamin B1:
0.66 mg of 2 mg
44%
Vitamin B2:
0.13 mg of 2 mg
8%
Vitamin B3:
1.167 mg of 20 mg
6%
Vitamin B5:
0.863 mg of 10 mg
9%
Vitamin B6:
0.21 mg of 2 mg
11%
Folate, total:
22 µg of 400 µg
6%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 6 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
3.5 µg of 80 µg
4%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B1
0.66 µg
TOP 14%
Vitamin B5
0.863 µg
TOP 39%
Vitamin C
1.1 µg
TOP 40%
Vitamin E
1.4 µg
TOP 43%
Folate, total
22 µg
TOP 47%
Vitamin B6
0.21 µg
TOP 48%
Vitamin A
56 µg
TOP 48%
Vitamin K
3.5 µg
TOP 59%
Vitamin B2
0.13 µg
TOP 62%
Vitamin B3
1.167 µg
TOP 67%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
93 mg of 280 mg
33%
Threonine:
306 mg of 1,050 mg
29%
Isoleucine:
336 mg of 1,400 mg
24%
Leucine:
598 mg of 2,730 mg
22%
Lysine:
287 mg of 2,100 mg
14%
Methionine:
183 mg of 1,050 mg
17%
Phenylalanine:
426 mg of 1,750 mg
24%
Valine:
411 mg of 1,820 mg
23%
Histidine:
262 mg of 700 mg
37%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
21.614 g
Carbohyrates breakdown for Pecan
Starch:
0.46 g
Sucrose:
3.9 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
g
Fiber content / ratio for Pecan
Sugars:
3.97 g
Fiber:
9.6 g
All nutrients for Pecan per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 22% | 46% | 9.17g |
3.3 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 111% | 2% | 71.97g |
2.2 times more than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 5% | 42% | 13.86g |
2 times less than Rice 
|
| Calories | 27% | 2% | 691kcal |
14.7 times more than Orange 
|
| Starch | 0% | 96% | 0.46g |
33.2 times less than Potato 
|
| Fructose | 0% | 93% | 0.04g |
147.5 times less than Apple 
|
| Sugars | 4% | 51% | 3.97g |
2.3 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 25% | 11% | 9.6g |
4 times more than Orange
|
| Calcium | 7% | 28% | 70mg |
1.8 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 14% | 27% | 2.53mg |
Equal to Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 30% | 13% | 121mg |
1.2 times less than Kidney bean 
|
| Phosphorus | 40% | 19% | 277mg |
1.5 times more than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 9% | 17% | 410mg |
2.8 times more than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Zinc | 41% | 21% | 4.53mg |
1.4 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 0% | 16% | 1.2mg |
8.5 times more than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin A | 1% | 48% | 56IU |
298.3 times less than Carrot 
|
| Vitamin E | 9% | 43% | 1.4mg |
Equal to Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin C | 1% | 40% | 1.1mg |
48.2 times less than Lemon 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 44% | 14% | 0.66mg |
2.5 times more than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 8% | 62% | 0.13mg |
Equal to Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 6% | 67% | 1.17mg |
8.2 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 9% | 39% | 0.86mg |
1.3 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 11% | 48% | 0.21mg |
1.8 times more than Oat 
|
| Folate, total | 6% | 47% | 22µg |
2.8 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin K | 4% | 59% | 3.5µg |
29 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 80% | 0.09mg |
3.3 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 78% | 0.31mg |
2.4 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 79% | 0.34mg |
2.7 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 80% | 0.6mg |
4.1 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 81% | 0.29mg |
1.6 times less than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 76% | 0.18mg |
1.9 times more than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 78% | 0.43mg |
1.6 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 79% | 0.41mg |
4.9 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 76% | 0.26mg |
2.9 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A
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| Saturated Fat | 31% | 20% | 6.18g |
Equal to Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 8% | 40.8g |
4.2 times more than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 9% | 21.61g |
2.2 times less than Walnut 
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.