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Macadamia vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macadamia and Mixed nuts different?

  • Macadamia is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B1, while Mixed nuts are higher in Selenium, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Zinc, Folate, and Copper.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 91% more than Mixed nuts.
  • Macadamia contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Mixed nuts. Macadamia contains 1.195mg of Vitamin B1, while Mixed nuts contain 0.189mg.

Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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.
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%
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%
Contains more IronIron +41.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.5%
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%
~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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +532.3%
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 FolateFolate +654.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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
Contains more FatsFats +40.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.3%
Contains more WaterWater +52.9%
Contains more OtherOther +152.6%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +872.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +300%
~equal in Sucrose ~4.15g
~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.
Macadamia Mixed nuts
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 Macadamia Mixed nuts Opinion
Calories 718kcal 607kcal Macadamia
Protein 7.91g 20.04g Mixed nuts
Fats 75.77g 53.95g Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.5mg Macadamia
Net carbs 5.22g 14.05g Mixed nuts
Carbs 13.82g 21.05g Mixed nuts
Magnesium 130mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Calcium 85mg 117mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 368mg 632mg Mixed nuts
Iron 3.69mg 2.61mg Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 4.15g Mixed nuts
Fiber 8.6g 7g Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.907mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 1.3mg 3.36mg Mixed nuts
Starch 1.05g 4.2g Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 188mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Mixed nuts
Vitamin E 0.54mg 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 4.131mg 2.04mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.189mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.196mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.352mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Folate 11µg 83µg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Macadamia
Choline 52mg Mixed nuts
Saturated Fat 12.061g 8.711g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 28.488g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 14.612g Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.37mg 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 0.602mg 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.018mg 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.023mg 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 0.363mg 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.195mg 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Fructose 0.07g 0g Macadamia
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
139%
Mixed nuts

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?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients
  2. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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