The "Nut" in Nutritious
Don’t be fooled by their rich, buttery texture and naturally sweet taste, pecans are actually nutrient dense.
AMERICAN PECAN NUTRITION FACTS
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories: 200
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat | 20g | 26% |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 1g | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0cmg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1mcg RAE | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Thiamin | 0.2mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Folate | 6cmg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 79mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.3mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 60% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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