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Flour vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flour and Macadamia

  • Flour has more Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 150% more.
  • Flour contains 17 times more Folate than Macadamia. Flour contains 183µg of Folate, while Macadamia contains 11µg.
  • Flour contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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.
Flour
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 9.4% 174% 48% 19% 46% 0.26% 89% 185%
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 IronIron +25.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +841.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +490.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +425%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +505.7%

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.
Flour
5
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% 1.2% 0% 196% 114% 111% 26% 10% 0% 0.75% 137% 5.7%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1563.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flour
3
10% 76% 12%
Protein: 10.33 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 11.92 g
Other: 0.46 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 +30.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +452.2%
Contains more WaterWater +776.5%
Contains more FatsFats +7631.6%
Contains more OtherOther +147.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flour
1
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.413 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 -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +67574.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +263.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flour Macadamia Opinion
Calories 364kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Protein 10.33g 7.91g Flour
Fats 0.98g 75.77g Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Net carbs 73.61g 5.22g Flour
Carbs 76.31g 13.82g Flour
Magnesium 22mg 130mg Macadamia
Calcium 15mg 85mg Macadamia
Potassium 107mg 368mg Macadamia
Iron 4.64mg 3.69mg Flour
Sugar 0.27g 4.57g Flour
Fiber 2.7g 8.6g Macadamia
Copper 0.144mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Zinc 0.7mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 108mg 188mg Macadamia
Sodium 2mg 5mg Flour
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.682mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 33.9µg 3.6µg Flour
Vitamin B1 0.785mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.494mg 0.162mg Flour
Vitamin B3 5.904mg 2.473mg Flour
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Vitamin K 0.3µg Flour
Folate 183µg 11µg Flour
Choline 10.4mg Flour
Saturated Fat 0.155g 12.061g Flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.413g 1.502g Macadamia
Tryptophan 0.127mg 0.067mg Flour
Threonine 0.281mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.357mg 0.314mg Flour
Leucine 0.71mg 0.602mg Flour
Lysine 0.228mg 0.018mg Flour
Methionine 0.183mg 0.023mg Flour
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.415mg 0.363mg Flour
Histidine 0.23mg 0.195mg Flour
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flour Macadamia
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
46%
Flour
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Flour
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flour
Flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.906g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour
Flour is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168894/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.