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Pecan

Pecan is an edible tree nut commonly eaten raw or roasted and used in desserts, baking, and savory dishes.

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About Pecan

A pecan is the edible kernel of a pecan tree nut, enclosed in a smooth, ridged shell that is removed before sale in most culinary products. Kernels are used raw or roasted in cookies, cakes, pies, confectionery, breakfast dishes, salads, stuffings, and savoury sauces.

The kernels are elongated with a deeply grooved surface and thin brown skin. They have a buttery, mildly sweet flavour; whole kernels and halves retain a substantial bite, while pieces and meal distribute the flavour more evenly through batters, fillings, and other dishes.

Pecans are sold whole, in halves, pieces, or meal, usually without the shell. Roasting deepens their aroma and makes the texture crisper, while chopping or grinding changes the size and eating texture without changing the underlying ingredient identity.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Desserts

Ingredient connections awaiting review · Coverage is still growing, including packaged snacks.

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Local names for pecan

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

English

Pecan

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Nut, pecan, raw, unsalted

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pecan meal

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pecan nut (raw, shell off)

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pecan nut (raw, shell on)

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pecan nut (raw)

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Pecan nuts, kernel only

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Pecan nuts, kernel only, weighed with shells

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Pecan, Dried

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Pecan, Seasoned, Roasted

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Pecans, honey roasted

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Pecans, salted

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Pecans, unroasted

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Pecans, unsalted

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Pecan nutrition & diet

Pecan nutritional value

Nut, pecan, raw, unsalted

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the stated food form.

Calories
710.6kcal
Protein
9.8g
Carbs
4.9g
Fat
71.9g

Reference values apply to the named food form, not every preparation, variety or brand. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand. AFCD Release 3, food F006111. Available carbohydrate excludes sugar alcohols; energy converted from kJ to kcal (÷4.184). Australian data may not be appropriate for use in other countries. There are limitations associated with food composition databases. Food composition data used in the database or databases may represent an average of the nutrient content of a particular sample of foods and ingredients, determined at a particular time. The nutrient composition of foods and ingredients can vary substantially between batches and brands because of a number of factors, including changes in season, processing practices and ingredient source, and methods of calculation. Data licensed under the FSANZ Data User Licence Agreement, based on CC BY-SA 3.0 AU: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science-data/monitoringnutrients/afcd/datauserlicenceagreement.

Portions & preparation

Use the edible kernel and specify raw, roasted, salted, candied, chopped, ground, or pressed form. Shell weight should not be included. Roasting, frying, coatings, and incorporation into pastry or confectionery change the food being assessed, so a plain pecan reference should not represent a finished dessert.

Compare the right form: Match edible pecan kernels by raw, roasted, salted, candied, chopped, ground, or pressed form, excluding shells and any recipe additions.

Diet considerations

Pecan is a plant-derived tree nut, but prepared products may include dairy, eggs, sugar, flour, chocolate, honey, coatings, or savory seasonings. Plain kernels differ from pralines, pies, nut butters, and mixed snacks. Compatibility and carbohydrate patterns therefore depend on processing, additions, and the final portion.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Australian Food Composition Database, Release 3, 2025 — Nut, pecan, raw, unsalted ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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