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Macadamia vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macadamia and Fast food different?

  • Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium, while Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 164% more than Fast food.
  • Macadamia contains 6 times more Copper than Fast food. Macadamia contains 0.756mg of Copper, while Fast food contains 0.121mg.
  • Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Macadamia
Macadamia
8
:
2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Calcium +37.1%
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Contains more Magnesium +381.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.3%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +524.8%
Contains more Manganese +1057.1%
Contains more Zinc +93.8%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +37.1%
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Contains more Magnesium +381.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.3%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +524.8%
Contains more Manganese +1057.1%
Contains more Zinc +93.8%
Contains more Selenium +463.9%

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.
Macadamia
Macadamia
5
:
7
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.1%
Contains more Folate +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.1%
Contains more Folate +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
1
:
4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Fats +530.9%
Contains more Protein +108.8%
Contains more Carbs +127.9%
Contains more Water +2727.2%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Fats +530.9%
Contains more Protein +108.8%
Contains more Carbs +127.9%
Contains more Water +2727.2%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
1
:
2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1117.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1117.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
1
:
4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2078.1%
Contains more Glucose +2828.6%
Contains more Fructose +3142.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Macadamia
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
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2078.1%
Contains more Glucose +2828.6%
Contains more Fructose +3142.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 7.91g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 75.77g 12.01g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 718kcal 297kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 0.07g 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.57g 4.88g Macadamia
Fiber 8.6g 1.7g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 62mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 3.06mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 27mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 134mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 197mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 331mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.756mg 0.121mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.357mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 0IU 51IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.38mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.317mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.53mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.212mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.37mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.602mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.018mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.023mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.363mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.195mg 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Macadamia
Trans Fat 0.514g Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 4.493g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 4.835g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Fast food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Macadamia
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.568g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients
  2. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.