Pecans? High Calorie?

devilwhiterose
devilwhiterose Posts: 1,157 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I thought nuts were healthy. :laugh: 1 cup of chopped pecans is like 753 calories +/-. WHY?!?!?! :noway:

I just bought a thingymajig of pecans thinking..."I love pecans! Nuts are healthy!"

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,529 Member
    They are healthy. A serving is probably one ounce. Nuts are not supposed to be eaten by the cup :laugh:
  • epursey
    epursey Posts: 36 Member
    I love pecans! Once I realized how many calories they were I started using a light sprinkle in my yogurt ;)
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    Fat and calories does not equal unhealthy. Many calorie dense foods are healthy. This is where the word "moderation" and the phrase "portion control" come in to play!
  • devilwhiterose
    devilwhiterose Posts: 1,157 Member
    I should probably avoid the little tub of pecans I bought at our Fresh Market then. They're like Pringles man... Once you pop, the fun don't stop. :laugh:
  • mfp_1
    mfp_1 Posts: 516 Member
    For nuts, it's best to measure in grams.

    Do you have food scales?
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