Pecan is also a kind of walnut. Because it is a wild walnut in the mountains, it is also called wild walnut. Carya cathayensis is also a very nutritious nut, rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and other nutrients. Do you know which is more nutritious, pecan or ordinary walnut? Sandingtv.com from Sanding Health Network will answer your questions right away.

Which is more nutritious, pecan or walnut?

In terms of nutritional value, Carya cathayensis is more nutritious;

Carya cathayensis is tall and adaptable to the environment. Its growth depends entirely on the nutrition of nature, and its nutritional value is higher than that of ordinary walnut. Moreover, the linoleic acid and fatty acid content of pecan is as high as 88%-96%, while the fatty acid content of common walnut is 86%, so the nutritional value of pecan is higher; At the same time, pecans can also be processed into high-grade refined oil-pecan oil, which has higher quality and richer nutritional value.

What health care function does hickory have?

1, disease prevention

Carya cathayensis has high nutritional value, and is rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, manganese and various vitamins. Regular consumption not only has the function of strengthening the brain, but also prevents hypertension and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

2, qi and blood.

Carya cathayensis has the function of enriching blood. Carya cathayensis is sweet in taste and flat in nature, which can tonify qi and blood, regulate dryness and eliminate phlegm, warm kidney and lung, and relieve asthma. Eating pecans regularly can nourish blood vessels, stimulate appetite and blacken hair.

3. Nourishing effect

Carya cathayensis has a nourishing and health-preserving effect on people of all ages, and it is beneficial for fetal bone development for pregnant women to eat more; Regular consumption by children is beneficial to growth and development, enhancing memory and protecting eyesight; Young people often eat it to make their bodies healthy and their skin smooth; Middle-aged and elderly people often eat it, which can protect the heart and moisten the lungs, improve intelligence and prolong life.

From the above article, we can know that the nutritional value of Carya cathayensis is higher than that of ordinary walnut, but it is difficult to see it in the market because of its scarce quantity. Although ordinary walnuts are not as nutritious as pecans, they are also very nutritious and common, and they are health-care and nourishing foods that the public can buy.