In brief:
Pecans Vs Walnuts
• Both walnuts and pecans are considered to be heart friendly.
• Pecans have more vitamin E than walnuts.
• Pecans are full of antioxidants, and are considered good for your eyes, and also to fight certain types of cancers.
• On the other hand, walnuts have more omega 3 fatty acid than pecans, and have been proved to contain anti carcinogenic properties.
• As far as taste is concerned, pecans taste sweeter than walnuts. This is why walnuts are roasted before use in certain recipes