LogmaPecan pie runs about 415 kcal per 100 g. Most of that is sugar and corn syrup, with the pecans and butter carrying the fat. A generous restaurant slice can reach 580, and a scoop of ice cream adds about 140 more.
Approximate values for one standard 115 g slice, including about 29 g of sugar.
Pecan pie calories by portion
Pecan pie is dense, so the slice size matters a lot. The filling is mostly sugar and corn syrup, which is why even a thin sliver adds up fast.
| Portion | Approx. amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Pecan pie | 100 g | ~415 kcal |
| Thin sliver | tenth of a pie, about 95 g | ~395 kcal |
| Standard slice | eighth of a 9 inch pie, about 115 g | ~480 kcal |
| Large restaurant slice | about 140 g | ~580 kcal |
| Slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream | slice + 60 g ice cream | ~620 kcal |
| Mini pecan tart | about 50 g | ~210 kcal |
Built from pecan pie at about 415 kcal per 100 g, with the filling carrying roughly 29 g of sugar a slice. A scoop of ice cream adds about 140 kcal, a spoon of whipped cream about 50.
Why pecan pie is so calorie dense
- The filling: sugar, corn syrup, eggs and butter. It is basically a set caramel, and almost half the slice is sugar.
- The pecans: nuts are calorie dense even though the fats are the good kind. A pecan heavy pie carries more.
- The crust: a buttery pastry base adds 100 kcal or more before any filling.
- The slice size: a thin sliver and a doorstop restaurant slice can differ by 200 kcal.
A photo calorie app has a hard time here: it cannot tell a thin sliver from a thick slice, and the syrup and butter baked into the filling are invisible. Saying "a big slice of pecan pie with ice cream" gives the estimate a portion and the extras to work with.
“A slice of pecan pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.”
Example: Logma logs the pie and the ice cream as two items and lands near 620 kcal with macros, no label reading at the dessert table.
Pecan pie next to other Thanksgiving desserts
| Dessert | Approx. calories |
|---|---|
| Pumpkin pie slice (~130 g) | ~320 kcal |
| Apple pie slice (~125 g) | ~400 kcal |
| Pecan pie slice (~115 g) | ~480 kcal |
| Pecan pie slice with vanilla ice cream | ~620 kcal |
Slice for slice, pecan is the heaviest of the common holiday pies, mostly because of the sugar and corn syrup filling. Pumpkin is the lightest if you are choosing.
Can you eat pecan pie on a diet
Yes, in a real portion. A standard slice is about 480 kcal, so it is a treat you plan for, not an everyday snack. The trick is one honest slice instead of a thin sliver now and another one later.
- Take one slice and sit down with it, rather than grazing the pan
- Skip the ice cream, or share a scoop, to save 70 to 140 kcal
- Go a size smaller, a tenth of the pie instead of an eighth
- Log it like any other food. One slice inside your calorie deficit is not the problem
4 ways to enjoy pecan pie for fewer calories
- Cut thinner slices: a tenth of the pie instead of an eighth saves about 85 kcal with no one noticing.
- Skip the ice cream: the pie is rich enough on its own, and the scoop is pure extra.
- Share a slice: half a slice plus coffee is a satisfying end to a big meal.
- Bake it lighter: less corn syrup and a thinner crust at home cuts the sugar load.
FAQ
How many calories are in a slice of pecan pie?
A standard slice, about an eighth of a 9 inch pie, is around 480 calories. A large restaurant slice can reach 580, and a thin sliver is closer to 395.
How many calories are in pecan pie per 100 g?
About 415 calories per 100 g, with roughly 55 g of carbs, most of it sugar, 22 g of fat and 5 g of protein.
Is pecan pie the most fattening Thanksgiving dessert?
Slice for slice it is usually the heaviest of the common pies, about 480 calories, compared with roughly 320 for pumpkin and 400 for apple.
How much sugar is in a slice of pecan pie?
About 29 g in a standard slice, most of it from the corn syrup and sugar in the filling.
Can I eat pecan pie while losing weight?
Yes, as a planned treat. Take one real slice, skip or share the ice cream, and fit it into your day's calories like any other food.
Sources: NutritionValue (pecan pie per 100 g and per slice) · FoodStruct (USDA pecan pie, commercially prepared) · CalorieKing (pecan pie prepared from recipe) · Millican Pecan (pecan pie calories). Values are approximate and vary by recipe, portion and brand. Not medical advice.
