Pecan nut is a native of North America and Mexico. Eating handful of pecan nuts is good for our health.

The nutrients in 100 g edible pecan nuts include:

• Water – 3.2 g
• Protein – 9.3 g
• Fat – 72.0 g
• Carbohydrates – 4.4 g
• Organic acids – Salicylic acid 0.12 mg
• Fibre – 9.5 g
• Minerals - 1.6 g – sodium 3 mg, potassium 605 mg, magnesium 140 mg, calcium 75 mg, iron 2400 micro g, copper d n a micro g, zinc d n a micro g, selenium 3 micro g, iodide d n a
• Vitamins - vitamins A, B1, B2, nicotine amide, vitamin C 2 mg, vitamin E, K
• Purine – data not available

This nut is mostly available in Europe and in North America.