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Pecan nuts, kernel only

Pecan nuts are tree nuts, and the figures here refer to the edible kernels only, without the shells. They mainly provide fat, with some protein and a range of vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, pecan kernels provide 2843 kJ of energy, 70g of fat, 9.2g of protein and 130mg of magnesium.

Most of the fat in pecans is unsaturated, although they also contain saturated fat. Their high fat content makes them energy-dense, which is relevant for people monitoring their energy intake. Magnesium supports normal muscle and nerve function, while protein is needed for tissue growth and repair. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

689 kcal

Energy

2843 kJ

Fat

70g

of which saturates

5.7g

Carbohydrate

5.8g

of which sugars

4.3g

Protein

9.2g

Salt

0g

Alcohol

0g

Water

3.7g

Cholesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

8µg

Vitamin D

0µg

Vitamin E

4.3mg

Vitamin C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.71mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.15mg

Niacin (B3)

1.4mg

Vitamin B6

0.19mg

Vitamin B12

0µg

Folate

39µg

Calcium

61mg

Iron

2.2mg

Magnesium

130mg

Phosphorus

310mg

Potassium

520mg

Sodium

1mg

Zinc

5.3mg

Copper

1.1mg

Selenium

12µg

Other types of pecan nuts

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Pecan nuts, kernel only, weighed with shells

337 kcal

4.5g

34g

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About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (9 samples). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published