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Macadamia vs. Acorns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macadamia and Acorns different?

  • Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc, however, Acorns are richer in Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 121% higher.
  • Macadamia contains 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Acorns. While Macadamia contains 1.195mg of Vitamin B1, Acorns contain only 0.112mg.
  • Acorns have less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Nuts, acorns, raw are the varieties 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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 44% 12% 48% 30% 207% 14% 34% 0% 174% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +107.3%
Contains more IronIron +367.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +209%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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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% 2.3% 0% 0% 28% 27% 34% 43% 122% 0% 0% 65% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +967%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92%
Contains more FolateFolate +690.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.715mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
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6% 24% 41% 28%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.86 g
Carbs: 40.75 g
Water: 27.9 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.6%
Contains more FatsFats +217.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +194.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1951.5%
Contains more OtherOther +17.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
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14% 66% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.596 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +289.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +206%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macadamia Acorns
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Acorns Opinion
Calories 718kcal 387kcal Macadamia
Protein 7.91g 6.15g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 23.86g Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Net carbs 5.22g 40.75g Acorns
Carbs 13.82g 40.75g Acorns
Magnesium 130mg 62mg Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 41mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 539mg Acorns
Iron 3.69mg 0.79mg Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Acorns
Fiber 8.6g Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.621mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 0.51mg Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 79mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 0mg Acorns
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Acorns
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Acorns
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 1.337mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.112mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.118mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 1.827mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.715mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.528mg Acorns
Folate 11µg 87µg Acorns
Saturated Fat 12.061g 3.102g Acorns
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 15.109g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 4.596g Acorns
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.074mg Acorns
Threonine 0.37mg 0.236mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.285mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg 0.489mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg 0.384mg Acorns
Methionine 0.023mg 0.103mg Acorns
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.269mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.345mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg 0.17mg Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Acorns
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
40%
Macadamia
25%
Acorns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
56%
Acorns

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Acorns
Acorns is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients
  2. Acorns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170157/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.