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Hickory nut vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hickory nut and Macadamia

  • Hickory nut are higher in Zinc, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, however, Macadamia is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Hickory nut' daily need coverage for Zinc is 27% higher.
  • Hickory nut have 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Macadamia. While Hickory nut have 1.746mg of Vitamin B5, Macadamia has only 0.758mg.
  • Hickory nut have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, hickorynuts, dried 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 124% 18% 38% 80% 246% 118% 144% 0.13% 601% 44%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +33.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +231.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.3%
Contains more IronIron +74.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.756mg

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 6.7% 7.9% 0% 0% 217% 30% 17% 105% 44% 0% 0% 30% 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 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 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 ProteinProtein +60.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.1%
Contains more WaterWater +94.9%
Contains more OtherOther +76.3%
Contains more FatsFats +17.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.886 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 -41.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1357.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +80.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hickory nut Macadamia Opinion
Calories 657kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Protein 12.72g 7.91g Hickory nut
Fats 64.37g 75.77g Macadamia
Vitamin C 2mg 1.2mg Hickory nut
Net carbs 11.85g 5.22g Hickory nut
Carbs 18.25g 13.82g Hickory nut
Magnesium 173mg 130mg Hickory nut
Calcium 61mg 85mg Macadamia
Potassium 436mg 368mg Hickory nut
Iron 2.12mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Hickory nut
Fiber 6.4g 8.6g Macadamia
Copper 0.738mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Zinc 4.31mg 1.3mg Hickory nut
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 336mg 188mg Hickory nut
Sodium 1mg 5mg Hickory nut
Vitamin A 131IU 0IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Hickory nut
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.61mg 4.131mg Hickory nut
Selenium 8.1µg 3.6µg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 0.867mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.131mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 0.907mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 1.746mg 0.758mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 40µg 11µg Hickory nut
Saturated Fat 7.038g 12.061g Hickory nut
Monounsaturated Fat 32.611g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 21.886g 1.502g Hickory nut
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.067mg Hickory nut
Threonine 0.422mg 0.37mg Hickory nut
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.314mg Hickory nut
Leucine 1.027mg 0.602mg Hickory nut
Lysine 0.497mg 0.018mg Hickory nut
Methionine 0.3mg 0.023mg Hickory nut
Phenylalanine 0.713mg 0.665mg Hickory nut
Valine 0.73mg 0.363mg Hickory nut
Histidine 0.389mg 0.195mg Hickory nut
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hickory nut 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
35%
Hickory nut
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Hickory nut
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut 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 minerals?
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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.
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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.