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Dried fruit vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dried fruit and Macadamia

  • Dried fruit has more Vitamin E , Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE, while Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 169% more than Dried fruit.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Dried fruit is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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.
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
1
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9
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Potassium +215.8%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +120.4%
Contains more Manganese +1657.9%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Dried fruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 100% 23% 31% 103% 2% 11% 115% 31% 12%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Potassium +215.8%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +120.4%
Contains more Manganese +1657.9%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%

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.
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
4
:
6
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +701.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.473
Equal in Folate - 11
Dried fruit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 217% 87% 0% 4% 4% 18% 49% 31% 33% 8% 0% 8%
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 +701.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.473
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
3
:
2
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Carbs +353.3%
Contains more Water +2171.3%
Contains more Other +125.4%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +14756.9%
Dried fruit
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 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 Carbs +353.3%
Contains more Water +2171.3%
Contains more Other +125.4%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +14756.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
1
:
2
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79463.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1929.7%
Dried fruit
10% 45% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79463.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1929.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
3
:
1
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Sucrose +78.1%
Contains more Glucose +47157.1%
Contains more Fructose +17714.3%
Contains more Starch +200%
Dried fruit
15% 61% 23%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 7.89 g
Glucose: 33.08 g
Fructose: 12.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Macadamia
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +78.1%
Contains more Glucose +47157.1%
Contains more Fructose +17714.3%
Contains more Starch +200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dried fruit Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 55.34g 5.22g Dried fruit
Protein 3.39g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 0.51g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 62.64g 13.82g Dried fruit
Calories 241kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 0.35g 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 12.47g 0.07g Dried fruit
Sugar 53.44g 4.57g Macadamia
Fiber 7.3g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 55mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 2.66mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 32mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 71mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 1162mg 368mg Dried fruit
Sodium 10mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 0.39mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.343mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.235mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 2.2µg 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 3604IU 0IU Dried fruit
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 0µg Dried fruit
Vitamin E 4.33mg 0.54mg Dried fruit
Vitamin C 1mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.589mg 2.473mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B5 0.516mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 10µg 11µg Macadamia
Vitamin K 3.1µg Dried fruit
Tryptophan 0.016mg 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.073mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.105mg 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.083mg 0.018mg Dried fruit
Methionine 0.015mg 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.078mg 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.047mg 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 0.017g 12.061g Dried fruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.074g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dried fruit 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
38%
Dried fruit
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Dried fruit
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.044g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.