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Nutrient Value and Trivia

bulletPecans are a good source of the minerals potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and sulfur
bullet70% of a pecan is oil which is 97% polyunsaturated - and healthy!
bullet10% of a pecan is protein, and 14% carbohydrate
bulletOne pound of pecans contains 3116 calories
bulletPecans are high in Vitamin A
bulletAbout 2½ pounds of pecans in the shell will yield 1 pound of shelled nuts, or about 4 cups

 

  
  
  
  
  
  

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