pecan (Carya illinoinensis)

Introduction

Nutrition:

• 9.2% protein
• 72% lipid
  • 41% monounsaturated fat
  • 22% polyunsaturated fat
    • 21% omega-6 unsaturated fatty acid
    • 1% omega-3 unsaturated fatty acid
  • 6.1% saturated fat
  • no cholesterol
  • 1.0 mg phyotosterol/100 gO
• 14% carbohydrate
• 9.6% fiber
• minerals
  • calcium: 70 mg
  • iron: 2.5 mg
  • magnesium: 121 mg
  • phosphorus: 277 mg
  • potassium: 410 mg
  • sodium: none
  • zinc: 4.5 mg
  • copper: 1.2 mg
  • manganese: 4.5mg
  • selenium: 3.8 ug
  • fluoride: 10.0 ug
• vitamins
  • thiamin: 0.7 mg
  • riboflavin: 0.1 mg
  • niacin: 1.2 mg
  • vitamin B6: 0.2mg10%
  • folate: 22.0 ug
  • vitamin B12: none
  • pantothenic Acid: 0.9mg
  • choline: 40.5mg
  • betaine: 0.7mg
  • vitamin A: 56.0 IU
  • beta Carotene: 29.0 ug
  • beta Cryptoxanthin: 9.0 ug
  • lycopene: 0.0mcg
  • lutein+zeaxanthin: 17.0 ug
  • vitamin C: 1.1mg
  • vitamin D: none
  • vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol): 1.4mg
  • vitamin K3: 5 ug
• oxalate 64 mg/100 g weight

Indications

• pecans may lower serum cholesterol (10 mg/dL)