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Calories in pecans

A typical serving of pecans (1 oz (19 halves), 28 g) has about 196 calories. Per 100 g: 691 kcal, 9.2 g protein, 13.9 g carbs, 72 g fat. The same 100 g carries 9.6 g of fiber and 4 g of sugar. Most of the energy comes from fat.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1 oz (19 halves)28 g196 kcal
1 cup, halves99 g684 kcal
100 g100 g691 kcal

Macros per 100 g

9.2 g
Protein
13.9 g
Carbs
72 g
Fat
9.6 g
Fiber
4 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

Second only to macadamias in fat; pie is not the pecan's fault, but it does not help. On the energy-density scale, 691 kcal per 100 g puts pecans at the very high end. Fiber is the standout at 9.6 g per 100 g, which slows a portion down more than the calorie count suggests.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in pecans?

A typical serving (1 oz (19 halves), 28 g) has about 196 calories, and 100 g has 691 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in pecans?

There are 9.2 g of protein in 100 g of pecans, which works out to about 2.6 g per serving (1 oz). Treat it as an energy source rather than a protein source.

Is pecans high in fat?

Yes, in the plain arithmetic sense: 72 g of fat per 100 g supplies about 94% of the calories. Whether that fits your day depends on your totals, not on the food alone.

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 170182 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 170182 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.