Pecans have a very high content of monounsaturated fatty acids, very beneficial for health. They are considered one of the best sources of dietary fiber (11% of the recommended daily intake) and contribute to weight management.

They reduce high cholesterol which is linked to the risk of fatty deposits forming in the arteries, which increases the risk of heart attack.

Nuts in general, and pecans in particular, are beneficial for blood sugar . Diabetics are advised to eat nuts, including pecans, more than 5 times a week.

They contain 17% of the daily recommended intake of magnesium, a sufficient amount of which can delay or even prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.