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Beechnuts vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beechnuts and Macadamia different?

  • Beechnuts are richer in Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C, while Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 121% more than Beechnuts.
  • Beechnuts contain 13 times more Vitamin C than Macadamia. Beechnuts contain 15.5mg of Vitamin C, while Macadamia contains 1.2mg.
  • Beechnuts are lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, beechnuts, dried and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Potassium +176.4%
Contains more Calcium +8400%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Zinc +261.1%
Contains more Copper +12.8%
Contains more Manganese +208.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 93% 0% 0% 90% 5% 10% 224% 175% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Potassium +176.4%
Contains more Calcium +8400%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Zinc +261.1%
Contains more Copper +12.8%
Contains more Manganese +208.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +1191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.7%
Contains more Folate +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 52% 76% 86% 17% 56% 158% 85% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.7%
Contains more Folate +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +142.4%
Contains more Water +385.3%
Contains more Other +224.6%
Contains more Protein +27.6%
Contains more Fats +51.5%
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Carbs +142.4%
Contains more Water +385.3%
Contains more Other +224.6%
Contains more Protein +27.6%
Contains more Fats +51.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1237.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.9%
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 20.089 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1237.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beechnuts Macadamia
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beechnuts Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 5.22g Beechnuts
Protein 6.2g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 50g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 33.5g 13.82g Beechnuts
Calories 576kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Beechnuts
Fiber 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 1mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 2.46mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 0mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 0mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 1017mg 368mg Beechnuts
Sodium 38mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 0.36mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.67mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 1.341mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 15.5mg 1.2mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B1 0.304mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.371mg 0.162mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B3 0.877mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.925mg 0.758mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B6 0.684mg 0.275mg Beechnuts
Folate 113µg 11µg Beechnuts
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.067mg Beechnuts
Threonine 0.221mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.367mg 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.367mg 0.018mg Beechnuts
Methionine 0.146mg 0.023mg Beechnuts
Phenylalanine 0.262mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.346mg 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.172mg 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 5.719g 12.061g Beechnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 21.892g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 20.089g 1.502g Beechnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beechnuts Macadamia
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Beechnuts
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Beechnuts
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.342g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/nutrients
  2. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.