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Pecans

Pecans are edible pecan kernels, sold as halves, pieces or in shells, and eaten as snacks or used in baking and savoury foods.

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About Pecans

Pecans are the edible kernels of pecan nuts, usually sold shelled as halves or pieces, or still in their hard shells. The kernels are tan to brown, with a ridged surface and a tender, somewhat crisp texture. Their flavour is rich, buttery and mildly sweet, with variation between fresh and stored nuts.

They are eaten as a snack and used in baking, confectionery and savoury foods. Pecans may be raw, roasted, salted, sweetened or ground into other products; these forms differ from plain kernels in texture and ingredients, and the name alone does not specify preparation.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for pecans

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English

Noix de pécan, salées

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English

Noix de pécan, sans sel ajouté

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English

Nuts, pecans

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English

Nuts, pecans, dry roasted, with salt added

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Nuts, pecans, dry roasted, without salt added

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Nuts, pecans, halves, raw

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Nuts, pecans, oil roasted, with salt added

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Nuts, pecans, oil roasted, without salt added

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Pecans nutrition & diet

Pecans nutritional value

Nuts, pecans

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
691kcal
Protein
9.2g
Carbs
13.9g
Fat
72.0g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Plain pecan kernels differ from salted, roasted, sweetened or oil-extracted products; compare the same edible form and account for added ingredients or discarded shells.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
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.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Nuts, pecans ↗. 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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