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Diamond Chopped Pecans
Cooking & Baking
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Diamond Chopped Pecans

Diamond of California
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
1
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Diamond Chopped Pecans arrive on the shelf as a humble pantry staple that reads as both practical and a little bit indulgent. You’ll typically find the 8 oz bag in the baking aisle near flour, brown sugar, and chocolate chips, and often also shelved with other packaged nuts, dried fruit, and salad toppers — sometimes cross-placed by the snacks or breakfast sections. Shoppers pull it for holiday-baking lists, weekend brunch plans, and everyday topping duties: a scatter over oatmeal or yogurt, stirred into batter for quick breads, or folded into a pecan pie for the holidays. The brand positioning feels classic-American: reliable, family oriented, and oriented toward home cooks who value convenience without fuss. Packaging and labeling lean on a “simple ingredient” halo — the ingredient list reads just “pecans” — which suggests naturalness; there’s usually no cartoon kid branding or flashy health claims, and unless a separate organic line is specified, organic certification is not assumed. Processing context is straightforward and quiet: these are shelled, chopped pecans — minimal mechanical processing to make them ready-to-use. Sensory details matter in use: pieces are buttery and brittle with a rich, warm nutty aroma that intensifies when lightly toasted; texture is a mix of small crunchy shards and tender meaty fragments that add both mouthfeel and flavor. The ritual of use is tactile and domestic — spooning nuts from their bag to a measuring cup, toasting on a sheet pan, and sprinkling over salads or desserts — a small act that reads as both practical and celebratory in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat22g28%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Pecans..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

Contains a single whole-food ingredient (pecans) with only minimal mechanical processing (shelling and chopping), so it fits the NOVA category for unprocessed or minimally processed foods.

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Common Questions about Diamond Chopped Pecans

When it comes to Diamond Chopped Pecans, healthy can be a bit subjective! They’re packed with healthy fats and fiber, offering a nice boost of energy and nutrients. However, if you’re looking for something high in protein or fiber, you might want to pair them with other ingredients, like yogurt or oatmeal.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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