Calories in Pecans, unroasted
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Pecans, unroasted contains 750 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 213 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from fat, with 7% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 587 kcal per 100 g across 78 foods.
100 g provides 101% of the Daily Value for copper, 46% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 36% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 750 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 73.3 g | 94% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.5 g | 32% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12.7 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 5.8 g | 21% |
| Total sugars C | 4 g | |
| Protein C | 10 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.1 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.55 mg | 46% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.95 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 22 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 40.5 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 55 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 103 mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus C | 253 mg | 20% |
| Potassium C | 360 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 3.9 mg | 36% |
| Copper C | 0.91 mg | 101% |
| Selenium C | 3.8 µg | 7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 88%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein10 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 19.3 g)
- Fiber5.8 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 7.4 g)
- Sugars4 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 4.7 g)
- Fat73.3 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 49.8 g)
- Saturated fat6.5 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 6.8 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 157 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water2.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 39.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 22.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 20.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 40.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.99 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 29 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 17 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 9 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 2.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 22 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Pecans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecans, NFS | 750 | 10 g | 12.7 g | 73.3 g |
| Pecans, salted | 747 | 9.6 g | 12.2 g | 73.4 g |
| Pecans, unsalted | 754 | 9.7 g | 12.3 g | 74.1 g |
| Pecans, honey roasted Cooked | 681 | 6.7 g | 30.2 g | 59.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macadamia nuts | 716 | 7.8 g | 12.8 g | 76.1 g |
| Nuts, pecans | 691 | 9.2 g | 13.9 g | 72 g |
| Pine nuts | 673 | 13.7 g | 13.1 g | 68.4 g |
| Brazil nuts | 659 | 14.3 g | 11.7 g | 67.1 g |
| Walnuts, English | 654 | 15.2 g | 13.7 g | 65.2 g |
| Nuts, pecans, halves, raw Raw | 700 | 10 g | 12.7 g | 73.3 g |
| Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added Cooked | 718 | 7.8 g | 13.4 g | 76.1 g |
| Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, with salt added Cooked | 716 | 7.8 g | 12.8 g | 76.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pecans?
100 g of pecans has 750 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 213 kcal. 1 nut (1.5 g): about 11 kcal. 1 package (50 g): about 375 kcal.
How much protein is in pecans?
Pecans contains 10 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.8 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19.3 g).
How many carbs are in pecans?
Pecans has 12.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.8 g of fiber and 4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pecans?
Pecans contains 73.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.5 g is saturated (32% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pecans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (101% DV), Thiamin (B1) (46% DV), zinc (36% DV), magnesium (25% DV) and phosphorus (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pecans?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pecans have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pecans, unroasted has 750 kcal, while pecans, honey roasted has 681 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707522. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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