Calories in Pecans

Pecans has about 138 calories per 20 g (handful), with 1.8 g protein, 2.8 g carbs and 14.4 g fat. Per 100 g it has 690 kcal.

Featured in: High-Fibre Foods

High fibreEnergy-denseMostly fat
138kcal
Calories · 20 g (handful)
1.8g
Protein · 20 g (handful)
2.8g
Carbs · 20 g (handful)
14.4g
Fat · 20 g (handful)
Carbs 7%Protein 5%Fat 88%share of calories

Pecans calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
20 g (handful)138 kcal1.8 g2.8 g14.4 g
100 g690 kcal9 g14 g72 g

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Pecans nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 20 g (handful)
Calories690 kcal138 kcal
Protein9 g1.8 g
Carbohydrates14 g2.8 g
Fat72 g14.4 g
Fibre9.6 g1.9 g
Sugar4 g0.8 g
Sodium0 mg0 mg
Calcium70 mg14 mg
Iron2.5 mg0.5 mg
Potassium410 mg82 mg
Vitamin C1 mg0.2 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Pecans healthy?

  • ●Pecans is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 690 kcal per 100 g. About 7% of its calories come from carbs, 5% from protein and 88% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 20 g (handful) already adds 138 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (1.8 g in 20 g (handful)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (9.6 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 20 g (handful) (138 kcal) takes about 28 min of brisk walking or 13 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Pecans: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Pecans?

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One serving of Pecans, 20 g (handful), has roughly 138 calories, with 1.8 g protein, 2.8 g carbohydrates, 14.4 g fat and 1.9 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Pecans?

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100 g of Pecans has 690 kcal, with 9 g protein, 14 g carbs, 72 g fat, 9.6 g fibre and 4 g sugar.

How much protein is in Pecans?

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Pecans has 9 g protein per 100 g (1.8 g in 20 g (handful)). Protein provides about 5% of its calories.

Is Pecans good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 690 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 20 g (handful) adds 138 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Pecans?

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Burning roughly 138 kcal takes about 28 minutes of brisk walking or 13 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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