Nutrients...
Pecans are a natural source for protein and over 19 vitamins and minerals while being free of sodium. One ounce of pecans serves as much protein as two servings from the “meat and beans” group in the 2005 Dietary Guidelines. Pecans are included in the “meat and beans” group because it contains roughly the same amount of protein and nutrients as meat, poultry, fish, beans, and seeds. Some of the minerals pecans contain are niacin, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and others. Pecans also contain 10 percent of the recommended Daily value for fiber in one ounce.
“Many nuts also contain phytic acid which may reduce cancer risk and help to control blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides.”
