Pecan Pie

Pecan pie is a classic American dessert, especially popular in the South, featuring a sweet, gooey filling made from corn syrup, sugar, eggs, and butter, all held in a flaky pastry crust and topped with pecans. The pecans are often arranged on top before baking, creating a distinctive, caramelized layer.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is very high in fat and carbohydrates, with a single slice providing a significant calorie load, often between 400-500 calories. It offers some protein from the nuts and eggs, and is a good source of manganese and healthy monounsaturated fats from the pecans.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	500 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	65 g
Fat	26 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	45 g
Sodium	300 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Iron	2 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Manganese	1.5 mg
Copper	0.3 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.2 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg

Per 1 slice (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Pecan pie is a cornerstone of American holiday meals, particularly Thanksgiving, and its iconic status was heavily boosted by the Karo syrup company in the 1930s. Nutritionally, while it's a treat, the pecans themselves are a nutrient-dense nut, packed with antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds.