The nuts are small foods as healthy as beneficial to our overall health. Although it is true that, at times, these foods have been surrounded by many myths or erroneous beliefs, mainly due to their caloric content.
It is true that most nuts are particularly notable for their high calorie content. This is not why we are going to stop consuming them, hence it is advisable to consume a handful of nuts every day. In this way we enjoy most of the properties of nuts, but without their caloric content being a problem for our line or weight.
With regard to walnuts, we can find an interesting variety of fruits whose virtues are quite different depending on the type.
For example, pecans are nuts that originate in the United States, where they still grow wild today. It is an oval fruit with a smooth skin, which stands out especially for its delicate aroma.
Pecan Nutrition Facts
- 100 grams of pecans provide 688 calories.
- Glycemic index: 15.
- Carbohydrates: 0.7%.
- Proteins: 0.5%.
- Fat: 60%.
- Vitamins: vitamins of group B (B1, B6 and B12), vitamin A, E, D and K.
- Minerals: potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, zinc, iodine, and selenium.
Nutritional values of pecans
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If you have been interested in this article, we recommend that you also read our special on the calories in nuts.
