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 ⓘ
Source:
http://www.glycemicindex.com/blog/2015-16Pdfs/GI%20News%20December%202015%20Final%20pdf.pdf
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 the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
2.1 (acidic )
Calories
691
Fats
Calories
Monounsaturated Fat
Polyunsaturated fat
Fiber
Explanation: The given food contains more Fats than 98% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Fats than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Calories, Monounsaturated Fat, Polyunsaturated fat, and Fiber.
Pecan Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
http://www.glycemicindex.com/blog/2015-16Pdfs/GI%20News%20December%202015%20Final%20pdf.pdf
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 18%
9.17 g of 50 g
18%
Fats:
Daily Value: 111%
71.97 g of 65 g
111%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 5%
13.86 g of 300 g
5%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
3.52 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
1.48 g
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Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 691
% Daily Value*
111%
Total Fat
72g
27%
Saturated Fat 6g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
40%
Dietary Fiber
10g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
9g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
70mg
7%
Iron
3mg
38%
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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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
70 mg of 1,000 mg
7%
Iron:
2.53 mg of 8 mg
32%
Magnesium:
121 mg of 420 mg
29%
Phosphorus:
277 mg of 700 mg
40%
Potassium:
410 mg of 3,400 mg
12%
Sodium:
0 mg of 2,300 mg
0%
Zinc:
4.53 mg of 11 mg
41%
Copper:
1.2 mg of 1 mg
133%
Manganese:
4.5 mg of 2 mg
196%
Selenium:
3.8 µg of 55 µg
7%
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 µg
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 15 mg
9%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
1.1 mg of 90 mg
1%
Vitamin B1:
0.66 mg of 1 mg
55%
Vitamin B2:
0.13 mg of 1 mg
10%
Vitamin B3:
1.167 mg of 16 mg
7%
Vitamin B5:
0.863 mg of 5 mg
17%
Vitamin B6:
0.21 mg of 1 mg
16%
Folate:
22 µg of 400 µg
6%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
3.5 µg of 120 µg
3%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B1
0.66 mg
TOP 14%
Vitamin B5
0.863 mg
TOP 39%
Vitamin C
1.1 mg
TOP 40%
Vitamin E
1.4 mg
TOP 43%
Folate
22 µg
TOP 47%
Vitamin B6
0.21 mg
TOP 48%
Vitamin A
56 IU
TOP 48%
Vitamin K
3.5 µg
TOP 59%
Vitamin B2
0.13 mg
TOP 62%
Vitamin B3
1.167 mg
TOP 67%
Vitamin D
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
Carbohydrate type breakdown
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
Sugar:
3.97 g
Fiber:
9.6 g
Other:
0.29 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 | 35% | 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 
|
| Sugar | 0% | 51% | 3.97g |
2.3 times less than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 38% | 11% | 9.6g |
4 times more than Orange
|
| Calcium | 7% | 28% | 70mg |
1.8 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 32% | 27% | 2.53mg |
Equal to Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 29% | 13% | 121mg |
1.2 times less than Almond 
|
| Phosphorus | 40% | 19% | 277mg |
1.5 times more than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 12% | 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 | 133% | 16% | 1.2mg |
8.5 times more than Shiitake 
|
| 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 | 55% | 14% | 0.66mg |
2.5 times more than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 10% | 62% | 0.13mg |
Equal to Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 7% | 67% | 1.17mg |
8.2 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 17% | 39% | 0.86mg |
1.3 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 16% | 48% | 0.21mg |
1.8 times more than Oat 
|
| Folate | 6% | 47% | 22µg |
2.8 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin K | 3% | 59% | 3.5µg |
29 times less than Broccoli
|
| 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
|
| 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 separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.