What is Pecans? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Pecans?

Pecans are a nut related to the hickory tree. They have hard, thin oblong shells with pointed ends and grey brown colors. The nut of the pecan is a warm brown tone and has a flat oblong shape, with a top that contains two indented lines downs its length with thin ridge in its middle. The pecan has a rich and buttery flavor that is sweet and nutty. Pecans are popular in the American south and are found in sweet and savory dishes.

What does Pecans Taste Like?

Sweet

...Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Umami

...Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

Ingredients

pecans

...Pecans are a nut related to the hickory tree. They have hard, thin oblong shells with pointed ends and grey brown colors. The nut of the pecan is a warm brown tone and has a flat oblong shape, with a top that contains two indented lines downs its length with thin ridge in its middle. The pecan has a rich and buttery flavor that is sweet and nutty. Pecans are popular in the American south and are found in sweet and savory dishes.

Pecans Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup (chopped) (109g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories753kcal38%
Fats
78g
100%
Sat. fats
7g
32%
Mono. Fats
45g
102%
Trans fatsN/A
Carbs15g5%
Sugars4g8%
Fiber
11g
39%
Proteins10g13%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0mg0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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