Are Pecans keto?
Keto-friendly 1.2 g net carbs per 19 halves (28 g) — 6% of a 20 g keto day.
Short answer: Yes. 19 halves (28 g) of pecans: 1.2 g net carbs — 6% of a strict 20 g keto day — with 20.2 g fat and 2.6 g protein.
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Pecans are among the lowest net-carb nuts and taste sweet, which makes them good for keto desserts and crusts.
How pecans fits a keto carb budget
On a 20 g day you could eat about 16.6 servings before reaching the limit — in practice pecans will never be what pushes you over.
Worked example. 28 g of pecans = 3.9 g total carbs − 2.7 g fibre = 1.2 g net carbs, 20.2 g fat, 2.6 g protein and 193 kcal.
Buying a packaged or flavoured pecans product? Run its label through the net carb calculator — added sugars change the picture quickly.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 19 halves (28 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 691 kcal | 193 kcal |
| Fat | 72 g | 20.2 g |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 3.9 g |
| Fibre | 9.6 g | 2.7 g |
| Net carbs | 4.3 g | 1.2 g |
Where the energy comes from:
How to eat pecans on keto
- Toast in butter with cinnamon for a dessert-like snack.
Keto recipes with pecans
Compared with other nuts and seeds
Pecans ranks #3 of 12 nuts and seeds in our database by net carbs per 100 g (lowest first). Fat-dense and convenient, but net carbs vary five-fold between types.
| Food | Net carbs / 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Flax seeds | 1.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Brazil nuts | 4.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Pumpkin seeds | 4.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Macadamia nuts | 5.2 g | 1.5 g |
| Walnuts | 7 g | 2 g |
| Peanuts | 7.6 g | 2.1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in pecans?
Pecans has about 4.3 g of net carbs per 100 g (13.9 g total carbohydrate minus 9.6 g fibre), and about 1.2 g per 19 halves (28 g).
Can you eat pecans on keto?
Yes. A typical serving uses 6% of a strict 20 g net-carb day.
Values are per 100 g of the raw or stated food, rounded, from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and varieties differ — check the label for packaged products.