Pecan Nut - A Better Choice

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This nut is a type of hickory native to the USA.
The pecan tree is large (up to 30m) and is can still be found growing wild in the US and Mexico.
Pecans were an important food source for many native American tribes.
Nuts are borne in oblong shaped fruits, 25 to 60 mm long and up to 30 mm wide.
Shelled nuts are also oblong shaped, light brown and have 2 distinctive grooves running along the 2 flattened sides.
They have a rich buttery flavour.
Can be eaten raw or used in cooking.
Supplies are imported or grown in Queensland or NSW.
Available: all year.

Botanical Name: Carya illinoinensis (Juglandaceae)

Health Benefits

100g of Pecan Nut yields the following:

Calories – 691
Total Carbs – 5% of DV
Protein – 9.17g
Dietary Fibre – 38% of DV
Vitamin A – 1% of DV
Vitamin C – 2% of DV
Calcium – 7% of DV
Iron – 14% of DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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