Pecans are a good source of the minerals potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and sulfur

70% of a pecan is oil which is 97% polyunsaturated - and healthy!

10% of a pecan is protein, and 14% carbohydrate

One pound of pecans contains 3116 calories

Pecans are high in Vitamin A

About 2½ pounds of pecans in the shell will yield 1 pound of shelled nuts, or about 4 cups