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Butter vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Butter and Macadamia?

  • Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 192% higher.
  • Macadamia contains less Cholesterol.

We used Butter, without salt and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Butter
Butter
0
:
10
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Calcium +254.2%
Contains more Iron +18350%
Contains more Magnesium +6400%
Contains more Phosphorus +683.3%
Contains more Potassium +1433.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +1344.4%
Contains more Copper +4625%
Contains more Manganese +103175%
Contains more Selenium +260%
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Calcium +254.2%
Contains more Iron +18350%
Contains more Magnesium +6400%
Contains more Phosphorus +683.3%
Contains more Potassium +1433.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Zinc +1344.4%
Contains more Copper +4625%
Contains more Manganese +103175%
Contains more Selenium +260%

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.
Butter
Butter
4
:
7
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5788.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +589.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9066.7%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Macadamia
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +329.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5788.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +589.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9066.7%
Contains more Folate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
2
:
3
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Water +1219.1%
Contains more Protein +830.6%
Contains more Carbs +22933.3%
Contains more Other +2750%
Equal in Fats - 75.77
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Macadamia
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 Water +1219.1%
Contains more Protein +830.6%
Contains more Carbs +22933.3%
Contains more Other +2750%
Equal in Fats - 75.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
1
:
2
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.3%
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 5.22g Macadamia
Protein 0.85g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 81.11g 75.77g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 13.82g Macadamia
Calories 717kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 0.06g 4.57g Butter
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 24mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 0.02mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 2mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 24mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 24mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 11mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 0.09mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.016mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.004mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 1µg 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 2499IU 0IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 0µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.54mg Butter
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 3µg 11µg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Butter
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.038mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.083mg 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.067mg 0.018mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.057mg 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.023mg 0.195mg Macadamia
Cholesterol 215mg 0mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 50.489g 12.061g Macadamia
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 1.502g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Butter 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
21%
Butter
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 38.428g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.