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Almond butter vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Almond butter and Macadamia?

  • Almond butter is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, and Zinc, yet Macadamia is richer in Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 158% higher.
  • Almond butter has 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Macadamia. Almond butter has 0.939mg of Vitamin B2, while Macadamia has 0.162mg.
  • Almond butter contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added 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.
Almond butter
Almond butter
6
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4
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Calcium +308.2%
Contains more Magnesium +114.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.2%
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains more Zinc +153.1%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Manganese +93.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Iron - 3.69
Almond butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Calcium +308.2%
Contains more Magnesium +114.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.2%
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains more Zinc +153.1%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Manganese +93.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Iron - 3.69

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.
Almond butter
Almond butter
6
:
4
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +479.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Folate +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2814.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167%
Almond butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 485% 0% 0% 11% 217% 60% 20% 24% 40% 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 E +4383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +479.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Folate +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2814.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond butter
Almond butter
4
:
1
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Carbs +36.2%
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Other +170.2%
Contains more Fats +36.5%
Almond butter
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 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 Protein +165%
Contains more Carbs +36.2%
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Other +170.2%
Contains more Fats +36.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond butter
Almond butter
2
:
1
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +806.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.5%
Almond butter
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +806.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond butter
Almond butter
1
:
4
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1212.5%
Contains more Glucose +250%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 4.43
Almond butter
2% 96%
Starch: 0.08 g
Sucrose: 4.34 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 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 Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1212.5%
Contains more Glucose +250%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 4.43

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond butter Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 8.52g 5.22g Almond butter
Protein 20.96g 7.91g Almond butter
Fats 55.5g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 18.82g 13.82g Almond butter
Calories 614kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 0.08g 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0g 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.43g 4.57g Almond butter
Fiber 10.3g 8.6g Almond butter
Calcium 347mg 85mg Almond butter
Iron 3.49mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 279mg 130mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 508mg 188mg Almond butter
Potassium 748mg 368mg Almond butter
Sodium 7mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 3.29mg 1.3mg Almond butter
Copper 0.934mg 0.756mg Almond butter
Manganese 2.131mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 2.4µg 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Almond butter
Vitamin E 24.21mg 0.54mg Almond butter
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.939mg 0.162mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 3.155mg 2.473mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.318mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 53µg 11µg Almond butter
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0.067mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.555mg 0.37mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.314mg Almond butter
Leucine 1.483mg 0.602mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.612mg 0.018mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.122mg 0.023mg Almond butter
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.665mg Almond butter
Valine 0.937mg 0.363mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.55mg 0.195mg Almond butter
Saturated Fat 4.152g 12.061g Almond butter
Monounsaturated Fat 32.445g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 13.613g 1.502g Almond butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond 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
71%
Almond butter
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Almond butter
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.909g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.