Nutrition Facts
Amount Per 1 oz
Calories 196
% Daily Value
Total Fat 20 g30%
Saturated fat 1.8 g9%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0 mg0%
Potassium 116 mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 3.9 g1%
Dietary fiber 2.7 g10%
Sugar 1.1 g
Protein 2.6 g5%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium 2%
Iron 3%
Vitamin D 0%
Vitamin B65%
Cobalamin 0%
Magnesium 8%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
*Source: USDA
Health Benefits
-The pecan is a nut from a species of hickory trees native to northern Mexico and the southern United States. The nut is a nutrition powerhouse loaded with vitamins and minerals.
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-Raw pecans are cholesterol-free, sodium-free, and low in carbohydrates. With their rich, buttery flavor and natural sweetness, they make a tasty and satisfying snack.
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-Pecans are rich in many vitamins and minerals important for healthy skin, eyes, teeth, bones, muscles, and nerves.
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-Pecans are a good source of calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which help lower blood pressure.
Most of the fat found in pecans is a healthy type called monounsaturated fat. Eating foods with monounsaturated fat instead of foods high in saturated fats can help lower levels of the bad type of cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Keeping your LDL cholesterol low cuts down your risk of having a stroke or heart attack.