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Ginkgo nuts vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ginkgo nuts and Macadamia different?

  • Ginkgo nuts are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Folate, while Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 175% more than Ginkgo nuts.
  • Ginkgo nuts contain 13 times more Vitamin C than Macadamia. Ginkgo nuts contain 15mg of Vitamin C, while Macadamia contains 1.2mg.
  • Ginkgo nuts are lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw 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.
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
1
:
9
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Potassium +38.6%
Contains more Calcium +4150%
Contains more Iron +269%
Contains more Magnesium +381.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +282.4%
Contains more Copper +175.9%
Contains more Manganese +3555.8%
Ginkgo nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 38% 20% 54% 45% 1% 10% 92% 15% 0%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Potassium +38.6%
Contains more Calcium +4150%
Contains more Iron +269%
Contains more Magnesium +381.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.6%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +282.4%
Contains more Copper +175.9%
Contains more Manganese +3555.8%

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.
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
5
:
4
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.3%
Contains more Folate +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +443.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373.8%
Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 50% 56% 21% 113% 10% 76% 41% 0% 0%
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 C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.3%
Contains more Folate +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +443.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
3
:
2
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Carbs +172.1%
Contains more Water +3958.8%
Contains more Protein +83.1%
Contains more Fats +4410.1%
Equal in Other - 1.14
Ginkgo nuts
4% 2% 38% 55%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 37.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 1.2 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 +172.1%
Contains more Water +3958.8%
Contains more Protein +83.1%
Contains more Fats +4410.1%
Equal in Other - 1.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts
1
:
2
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9411.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143%
Ginkgo nuts
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.618 g
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9411.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ginkgo nuts 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 Ginkgo nuts Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 37.6g 5.22g Ginkgo nuts
Protein 4.32g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 1.68g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 37.6g 13.82g Ginkgo nuts
Calories 182kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Ginkgo nuts
Fiber 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 2mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 1mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 27mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 124mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 510mg 368mg Ginkgo nuts
Sodium 7mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 0.34mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.274mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.113mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 558IU 0IU Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 15mg 1.2mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 6mg 2.473mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.275mg Ginkgo nuts
Folate 54µg 11µg Ginkgo nuts
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.067mg Ginkgo nuts
Threonine 0.268mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.209mg 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.316mg 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.206mg 0.018mg Ginkgo nuts
Methionine 0.055mg 0.023mg Ginkgo nuts
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.283mg 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.102mg 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 0.319g 12.061g Ginkgo nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.619g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.618g 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginkgo nuts 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
33%
Ginkgo nuts
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Ginkgo nuts
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 - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.742g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts 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?
?
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. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/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.