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Macadamia vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Macadamia and Almond

  • Macadamia has more Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Almond is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Almond's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 167% more.
  • Macadamia contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Almond. Macadamia contains 1.195mg of Vitamin B1, while Almond contains 0.205mg.
  • Almond contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Nuts, almonds.

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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 Manganese +89.6%
Contains more Calcium +216.5%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.9%
Contains more Potassium +99.2%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +13.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.71
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Manganese +89.6%
Contains more Calcium +216.5%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.9%
Contains more Potassium +99.2%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +13.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.71

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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Almond
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +482.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4646.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +602.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +482.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4646.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +602.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +51.8%
Contains more Protein +167.4%
Contains more Carbs +55.9%
Contains more Water +224.3%
Contains more Other +159.6%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Fats +51.8%
Contains more Protein +167.4%
Contains more Carbs +55.9%
Contains more Water +224.3%
Contains more Other +159.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +720.8%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +720.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +45.8%
Contains more Sucrose +12.2%
Contains more Glucose +142.9%
Contains more Fructose +57.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Starch +45.8%
Contains more Sucrose +12.2%
Contains more Glucose +142.9%
Contains more Fructose +57.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Almond Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 9.05g Almond
Protein 7.91g 21.15g Almond
Fats 75.77g 49.93g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 21.55g Almond
Calories 718kcal 579kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g 0.72g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.57g 4.35g Almond
Fiber 8.6g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 85mg 269mg Almond
Iron 3.69mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 130mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 188mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 368mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 5mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 1.3mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.756mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 4.131mg 2.179mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Almond
Vitamin E 0.54mg 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.205mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.471mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.137mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 44µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.37mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 0.602mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.018mg 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.023mg 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.363mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.195mg 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 3.802g Almond
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 31.551g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Almond
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
43%
Macadamia
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond
Almond is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients

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

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