Macadamia vs. Hickory nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between macadamia and hickory nut
- Macadamia is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, hickory nut are richer in zinc, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
- Hickory nut' daily need coverage for zinc is 27% higher.
- Macadamia has 3 times more vitamin B3 than hickory nut. While macadamia has 2.473mg of vitamin B3, hickory nut have only 0.907mg.
- Hickory nut have less saturated fat.
The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Nuts, hickorynuts, dried.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.1% |
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +263.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
Protein:
12.72 g
Fats:
64.37 g
Carbs:
18.25 g
Water:
2.65 g
Other:
2.01 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +94.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.886 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1357.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 21.886g | 136% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 58.877g | 32.611g | 66% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 0.867mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 4.31mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 12.061g | 7.038g | 23% |
| Manganese | 4.131mg | 4.61mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 336mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 1.746mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3.69mg | 2.12mg | 20% |
| Fats | 75.77g | 64.37g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 0.907mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 173mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.91g | 12.72g | 10% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 6.4g | 9% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 8.1µg | 8% |
| Folate | 11µg | 40µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 0.192mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 718kcal | 657kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 436mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.131mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.756mg | 0.738mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 13.82g | 18.25g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.22g | 11.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | N/A | |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0.422mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 1.027mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0.497mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 0.73mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.389mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
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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
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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
141%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hickory nut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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