Butter, Unsalted vs. Pecan
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted and Pecan
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butter, unsalted
versus
pecan
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and pecan:
- Both pecan and butter, unsalted are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Butter, unsalted has 230 times less carbohydrates than pecan.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pecan and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has a little more calories (4%) than pecan by weight - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butter, unsalted is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pecan per calorie. Butter, unsalted has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for pecan, 5:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butter, Unsalted | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 8% |
| Fat | 100% | 88% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butter, unsalted has 230 times less carbohydrates than pecan - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pecan are made of 68% dietary fiber, 28% sugar and 3% starch, whereas the carbs in butter, unsalted comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Pecan is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pecan and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 979% more protein than butter, unsalted - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pecan and butter, unsalted are high in saturated fat. Butter, unsalted has 717% more saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and pecan has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pecan does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pecan has more Vitamin C than butter, unsalted - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 227 times more Vitamin A than pecan - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pecan and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pecan and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
| Butter, Unsalted | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | 1.167 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | 0.863 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has 192% more calcium than butter, unsalted - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 125 times more iron than butter, unsalted - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Pecan is an excellent source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - pecan has 410mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Butter, Unsalted | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 158 UG | 29 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 17 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both butter, unsalted and pecan contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Butter, Unsalted | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.18 G | 0.986 G |
| Total | 1.18 G | 0.986 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than butter, unsalted per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.138 G | 0.069 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | 20.628 G |
| Total | 1.968 G | 20.697 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) .
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pecan or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pecan and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has a little more calories ( 0%) than pecan by weight - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Does pecan or butter, unsalted contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has 190% more calcium than butter, unsalted - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
Does pecan or butter, unsalted contain more potassium?
Pecan is a rich source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.