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Beechnuts vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beechnuts and Macadamia different?

  • Beechnuts are richer in Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C, while Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 121% more than Beechnuts.
  • Beechnuts contain 13 times more Vitamin C than Macadamia. Beechnuts contain 15.5mg of Vitamin C, while Macadamia contains 1.2mg.
  • Beechnuts are lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, beechnuts, dried 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 90% 92% 223% 9.8% 0% 5% 175% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8400%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +261.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +208.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 52% 0% 0% 0% 76% 86% 16% 56% 158% 0% 0% 85% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
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 CarbsCarbs +142.4%
Contains more WaterWater +385.3%
Contains more OtherOther +224.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.6%
Contains more FatsFats +51.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 20.089 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1237.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +168.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beechnuts 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 Beechnuts Macadamia Opinion
Calories 576kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Protein 6.2g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 50g 75.77g Macadamia
Vitamin C 15.5mg 1.2mg Beechnuts
Net carbs 33.5g 5.22g Beechnuts
Carbs 33.5g 13.82g Beechnuts
Magnesium 0mg 130mg Macadamia
Calcium 1mg 85mg Macadamia
Potassium 1017mg 368mg Beechnuts
Iron 2.46mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Beechnuts
Fiber 8.6g Macadamia
Copper 0.67mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Zinc 0.36mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 0mg 188mg Macadamia
Sodium 38mg 5mg Macadamia
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Manganese 1.341mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.304mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.371mg 0.162mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B3 0.877mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.925mg 0.758mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B6 0.684mg 0.275mg Beechnuts
Folate 113µg 11µg Beechnuts
Saturated Fat 5.719g 12.061g Beechnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 21.892g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 20.089g 1.502g Beechnuts
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.067mg Beechnuts
Threonine 0.221mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.367mg 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.367mg 0.018mg Beechnuts
Methionine 0.146mg 0.023mg Beechnuts
Phenylalanine 0.262mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.346mg 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.172mg 0.195mg Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beechnuts Macadamia
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
41%
Beechnuts
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Beechnuts
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 - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.342g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts 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?
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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. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/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.