Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Nuts
  4. Mixed nuts
  5. Compare
  6. Mixed nuts vs. Macadamia

Mixed nuts vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are Mixed nuts and Macadamia different?

  • Mixed nuts are richer in Selenium, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Zinc, Folate, and Copper, while Macadamia is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 91% more than Mixed nuts.
  • Mixed nuts contain 14 times more Vitamin E than Macadamia. Mixed nuts contain 7.82mg of Vitamin E, while Macadamia contains 0.54mg.

Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types were used in this article.

Infographic

Mixed nuts vs Macadamia infographic
Infographic link

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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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 +76.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +158.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +841.7%
Contains more IronIron +41.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.5%
~equal in Sodium ~5mg

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 1.7% 0.18% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1348.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +654.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +532.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 +153.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.3%
Contains more WaterWater +52.9%
Contains more OtherOther +152.6%
Contains more FatsFats +40.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 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 -27.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +872.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 StarchStarch +300%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~4.43g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Macadamia Opinion
Calories 607kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Protein 20.04g 7.91g Mixed nuts
Fats 53.95g 75.77g Macadamia
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Net carbs 14.05g 5.22g Mixed nuts
Carbs 21.05g 13.82g Mixed nuts
Magnesium 229mg 130mg Mixed nuts
Calcium 117mg 85mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 632mg 368mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.61mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Sugar 4.15g 4.57g Mixed nuts
Fiber 7g 8.6g Macadamia
Copper 0.907mg 0.756mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.36mg 1.3mg Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g 1.05g Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 456mg 188mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Mixed nuts
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.54mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 33.9µg 3.6µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.162mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 2.473mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.758mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.275mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Folate 83µg 11µg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Macadamia
Choline 52mg Mixed nuts
Saturated Fat 8.711g 12.061g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 28.488g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 1.502g Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.067mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg 0.37mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.314mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg 0.602mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg 0.018mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg 0.023mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.665mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg 0.363mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg 0.195mg Mixed nuts
Fructose 0g 0.07g Macadamia
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Macadamia
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts vs Brazil nut
Brazil nut
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts vs Cashew
Cashew
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts vs Hazelnut
Hazelnut
Macadamia
Macadamia vs Hazelnut
Hazelnut
Macadamia
Macadamia vs Cashew
Cashew
Macadamia
Macadamia vs Almonds
Almonds

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
50%
Mixed nuts
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.