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Is Emerald Glazed Pecans healthy?

Glazed Pecans

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

62/100

Food Integrity Score

63/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Emerald glazed pecans is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 62 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100. Whole pecans with healthy-fat base, but added sugar, syrup, and blended seed oils lower the overall alignment. Strengths include whole pecans as primary ingredient, some fiber and healthy fats from nuts, and short, recognizable ingredient list, while main considerations include added sugar and tapioca syrup present, seed and vegetable oil blend in coating, and sodium moderate for a snack portion.

Longevity Score 62/100Food Integrity Score 63/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole pecans as primary ingredient
  • Some fiber and healthy fats from nuts
  • Short, recognizable ingredient list

What held the score back?

  • Added sugar and tapioca syrup present
  • Seed and vegetable oil blend in coating
  • Sodium moderate for a snack portion

Ingredients

Ingredient list

PECANS, SUGAR, TAPIOCA SYRUP, SALT, VEGETABLE AND NUT OIL BLEND (ALMOND, BRAZIL NUT, CANOLA, CASHEW, PEANUT, PECAN, SAFFLOWER, SUNFLOWER, AND/OR WALNUT OILS), SOY LECITHIN, ROSEMARY EXTRACT.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 28 g (3 tbsps)

  • Calories1709% DV
  • Protein2g4% DV
  • Total Carbs12g4% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat13g17% DV
  • Saturated Fat1g5% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Emerald Glazed Pecans
Brand
Emerald
Category
Snacks (source: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00010300102793
Serving size
28 g (3 tbsps)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (9g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (1g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (2g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (9g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Workout Recovery

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (2g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Emerald Glazed Pecans highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Emerald Glazed Pecans shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Emerald Glazed Pecans: 9g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Tapioca syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole pecans as primary ingredient; Some fiber and healthy fats from nuts; Short, recognizable ingredient list.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar and tapioca syrup present; Seed and vegetable oil blend in coating; Sodium moderate for a snack portion.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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