How many calories in
pecans?
Pecans are the highest-calorie common nut at 691 per 100g, with 72g of fat. A 1 oz handful is around 196 calories. Lower in protein than almonds or peanuts, but higher in monounsaturated fats. Common in baking; pre-made pecan-based granolas push the calorie count significantly.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical pecans serving translates in your tracker:
What 691 calories means.
Calorie-dense and fatty — 72 g of fat per 100g means small portions add up fast, so weigh it rather than eyeballing.
Skip the lookup. Snap the plate.
Point your iPhone camera at pecans and Spotwell's AI estimates the portion and macros in a few seconds. Check it, adjust anything that looks off, and log it.
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How many calories in pecans?
Pecans has approximately 691 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 1 oz (28g) — comes in at 196 calories.
How much protein is in pecans?
9.2g of protein per 100g. That puts pecans at roughly 1.3g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other nuts & seeds sources.
How do I log pecans accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is pecans good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Pecans is calorie-dense at 691 kcal per 100g, so portion control matters more than with low-cal foods.