01
Walnuts
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Closest swap; slightly more bitter, same crunch
10.0
pecans substitutes
11 substitutes · avg score 7.5 · Rich, oily North American tree nuts with a sweet, buttery flavor and tender, slightly fibrous bite. Central to Southern U.S. baking including pies, pralines, and candied nut applications.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Cashews
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Milder, buttery; works in pies and cookies
10.0
03
Pistachios
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Different color and flavor; works in baking
10.0
04
Almonds
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Milder flavor, firmer texture; toast for depth
10.0
05
Peanuts
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Sweeter and softer; great in Asian dishes
10.0
06
Macadamia Nuts
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Rich buttery flavor like pecans; 1:1 swap in cookies, pies, and salads, creamier texture
7.5