Known Benefits
The rich source of minerals in pecan nuts include manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium.
The pecan nuts are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid and an excellent source of phenolic antioxidants.
Research studies suggest that the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in dietary-fiber, mono-unsaturated fatty acids, and antioxidants would be helpful in preventing coronary artery disease and strokes by favoring healthy blood lipid profile. This suggests that the regular addition of pecan nuts in the diet might help increase HDL or “good cholesterol” levels in the blood while reducing LDL; or “bad cholesterol.”
Recommended Usage
Raw pecans, like walnuts, can be eaten on their own, salted or sweetened. Can also be sprinkled over desserts, particularly sundaes, and ice creams. The nuts are also used to make pecan nut-butter, which is a popular spread over bread, toast, etc.
Enrich your diet by adding hand full of pecan nuts in your diet to for a rich source of energy, complete with sufficient levels of minerals, vitamins, and protein.
The nuts are very rich sources of several important B-complex groups of vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B-6, and folates. Together, these vitamins work as co-factors for the enzyme metabolism inside the human body.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: China
CERTIFIED ORGANIC BY: Use of certified organic ingredients
Nutritional Information
Nutritional value per 100 g (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)
Principle Nutrient Value Percentage of RDA
Energy 691 Kcal / 34.5%
Carbohydrates 13.86 g / 11%
Protein 9.17 g / 17%
Total Fat 71.9 g / 360%
Cholesterol 0 mg / 0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6 g / 25%
Vitamins
Vitamin A 56 IU / 2%
Folates 22 µg / 5.5%
Niacin 1.167 mg / 7%
Pantothenic acid 0.863 mg / 17%
Pyridoxine 0.210 mg / 16%
Riboflavin 0.130 mg / 10%
Thiamin 0.660 mg / 55%
Vitamin C 1.1 mg / 2%
Vitamin E-γ 24.44 mg / 163%
Electrolytes
Sodium 0 mg / 0%
Potassium 410 mg / 9%
Minerals
Calcium 70 mg / 7%
Copper 1.2 mg / 133%
Iron 2.53 mg / 32%
Magnesium 121 mg / 30%
Manganese 4.5 mg / 196%
Phosphorus 277 mg / 40%
Selenium 3.8 µg / 7%
Zinc 4.53 mg / 41%
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