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Nuts, almonds, blanched vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nuts, almonds, blanched and Macadamia

  • Nuts, almonds, blanched has more Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, and Calcium, while Macadamia has more Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Nuts, almonds, blanched covers your daily need of Vitamin E 155% more than Macadamia.
  • Nuts, almonds, blanched contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Macadamia. While Nuts, almonds, blanched contains 0.711mg of Vitamin B2, Macadamia contains only 0.162mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Nuts, almonds, blanched is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, almonds, blanched 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 191% 71% 58% 123% 342% 81% 206% 2.5% 239% 17%
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 +106.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.9%
Contains more IronIron +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%

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 0% 0.42% 475% 0% 48% 164% 66% 19% 27% 0% 0% 37% 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 +4298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +338.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +345.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +525.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 19% 5% 3%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 52.52 g
Carbs: 18.67 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 2.9 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 +170.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.1%
Contains more WaterWater +231.6%
Contains more OtherOther +154.4%
Contains more FatsFats +44.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 67% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 33.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.368 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 -67.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +723.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +76.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 79% 2%
Starch: 1 g
Sucrose: 4.46 g
Glucose: 0.03 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.14 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 MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +133.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~1.05g
~equal in Sucrose ~4.43g
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Nuts, almonds, blanched Macadamia
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nuts, almonds, blanched Macadamia Opinion
Calories 590kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Protein 21.4g 7.91g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Fats 52.52g 75.77g Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Net carbs 8.77g 5.22g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Carbs 18.67g 13.82g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Magnesium 268mg 130mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Calcium 236mg 85mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Potassium 659mg 368mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Iron 3.28mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Sugar 4.63g 4.57g Macadamia
Fiber 9.9g 8.6g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Copper 1.027mg 0.756mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Zinc 2.97mg 1.3mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Starch 1g 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 481mg 188mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Sodium 19mg 5mg Macadamia
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Nuts, almonds, blanched
Vitamin E 23.75mg 0.54mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Manganese 1.835mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.2µg 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.191mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.711mg 0.162mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Vitamin B3 3.5mg 2.473mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Vitamin B5 0.314mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 49µg 11µg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Trans Fat 0.019g Macadamia
Choline 52.1mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Saturated Fat 3.953g 12.061g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Monounsaturated Fat 33.415g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 12.368g 1.502g Nuts, almonds, blanched
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.067mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Threonine 0.682mg 0.37mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Isoleucine 0.696mg 0.314mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Leucine 1.479mg 0.602mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Lysine 0.605mg 0.018mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Methionine 0.19mg 0.023mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Phenylalanine 1.156mg 0.665mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Valine 0.805mg 0.363mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Histidine 0.596mg 0.195mg Nuts, almonds, blanched
Fructose 0g 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nuts, almonds, blanched Macadamia
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
66%
Nuts, almonds, blanched
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%
Nuts, almonds, blanched
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nuts, almonds, blanched
Nuts, almonds, blanched is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nuts, almonds, blanched
Nuts, almonds, blanched is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Nuts, almonds, blanched
Nuts, almonds, blanched is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nuts, almonds, blanched
Nuts, almonds, blanched is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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. Nuts, almonds, blanched - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170568/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.