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.
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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 under a second. 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.