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The pecan is a superfood that has multiple health-promoting benefits! Explore the expanding scientific evidence demonstrating pecans’ valuable role in everyday nutrition. Access scientific studies, nutritional analyses, and research materials about pecans. And, if you’re a researcher, help us continue to grow our scientific body of evidence when it comes to pecan cultivation and human nutrition.

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Pecans aren’t just delicious - they’re nutrient dense, have plant-protein, fiber, and are Heart-Check certified by the American Heart Association.

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Antioxidants Antioxidants

Antioxidants are substances found in food that can protect against cell damage. Pecans in particular offer gamma tocopheril, an antioxidant and unique form of vitamin E. 

Plant-based protein Plant-based protein

To keep you energized throughout the day. One ounce of pecans has 3 grams of plant-based protein, so snack up!

Unsaturated fat Unsaturated fat

One ounce of pecans have 18 grams of unsaturated fat, including oleic acid (and 2 grams of saturated fat).

Dietary fiber Dietary fiber

 Pecans are a good source of dietary fiber (11% DV), which promotes digestive health and keeps you feeling full. 

Made for modern diets Made for modern diets

With only 4g of carbs per serving, pecans fit easily into plant based diets, keto diet, Mediterranean diet and more delivering natural nutrition, protein, and great taste! 

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