🩺 Diabetic-Friendly Overview
Pecans have 1g net carbs - the lowest of any nut - plus the highest antioxidant content. Perfect for strict keto, but they’re also the most calorie-dense and expensive. What You’re Getting: 1g net carbs - Absolute lowest of common nuts GI of 10 - Extremely low Highest antioxidants - Fights diabetic complications Heart-healthy - Improves cholesterol Nutrition (per ounce / 19 halves) 196 calories, 3g protein, 20g fat (mostly monounsaturated), 1g net carbs
Pecans have 1g net carbs - the lowest of any nut - plus the highest antioxidant content. Perfect for strict keto, but they’re also the most calorie-dense and expensive.
What You’re Getting:
- 1g net carbs - Absolute lowest of common nuts
- GI of 10 - Extremely low
- Highest antioxidants - Fights diabetic complications
- Heart-healthy - Improves cholesterol
Nutrition (per ounce / 19 halves)
196 calories, 3g protein, 20g fat (mostly monounsaturated), 1g net carbs
The Trade-offs
Pros: Lowest carbs, highest antioxidants, great for strict keto
Cons: Highest calories (196 vs 160 for almonds), highest fat (20g), most expensive nut
If you’re on strict keto and calories aren’t your main concern, pecans are perfect. If you’re cutting calories too, consider almonds instead.
Lowest carb nut. Highest antioxidants. Also highest calories and price.
📈 Blood Sugar Impact
Extremely low blood sugar impact with only 1g net carbs. Highest antioxidant content among all nuts - fights diabetic complications.
✅ Pros
- Only 1g net carbs (lowest of nuts)
- Highest antioxidant content
- Improves cholesterol
- Perfect for keto
⚠️ Cons
- Highest in calories (196)
- Highest in fat (20g)
- Most expensive nut