Macadamia nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Macadamia
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 10 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 718 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 5 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 oz (10-12 kernels) (28.35 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -1.4 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157504001243 | 42 mg |
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 99% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 98% of foods
Monounsaturated Fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated Fat content than 92% of foods
Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 91% of foods
Vitamin B1 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B1 content than 90% of foods
Macadamia calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 718 | |
| Calories in 1 cup, whole or halves | 962 | 134 g |
Macadamia Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0IU of 5,000IU
0%
Vitamin E :
1.6mg of 15mg
11%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
3.6mg of 90mg
4%
Vitamin B1:
3.6mg of 1mg
299%
Vitamin B2:
0.49mg of 1mg
37%
Vitamin B3:
7.4mg of 16mg
46%
Vitamin B5:
2.3mg of 5mg
45%
Vitamin B6:
0.83mg of 1mg
63%
Folate:
33µg of 400µg
8.3%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 16%
7.9 g of 50 g
7.9 g (16% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 117%
75.8 g of 65 g
75.8 g (117% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 5%
13.8 g of 300 g
13.8 g (5% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
1.4 g of 2,000 g
1.4 g (0% of DV )
Other:
1.1 g
1.1 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
201mg of 280mg
72%
Threonine:
1110mg of 1,050mg
106%
Isoleucine:
942mg of 1,400mg
67%
Leucine:
1806mg of 2,730mg
66%
Lysine:
54mg of 2,100mg
2.6%
Methionine:
69mg of 1,050mg
6.6%
Phenylalanine:
1995mg of 1,750mg
114%
Valine:
1089mg of 1,820mg
60%
Histidine:
585mg of 700mg
84%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
12 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
59 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.5 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
1.1 g
Sucrose:
4.4 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Macadamia
Sugar:
4.6 g
Fiber:
8.6 g
Other:
0.65 g
All nutrients for Macadamia per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 718kcal | 36% | 1% |
15.3 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 7.9g | 19% | 50% |
2.8 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 76g | 117% | 2% |
2.3 times more than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% | 40% |
44.2 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 5.2g | N/A | 56% |
10.4 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 14g | 5% | 42% |
2 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 130mg | 31% | 13% |
1.1 times less than Almond
|
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% | 25% |
1.5 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 368mg | 11% | 22% |
2.5 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 3.7mg | 46% | 15% |
1.4 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 4.6g | N/A | 49% |
2 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 8.6g | 34% | 12% |
3.6 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.76mg | 84% | 18% |
5.3 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 12% | 48% |
4.9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Starch | 1.1g | 0% | 96% |
14.6 times less than Potato
|
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 27% | 42% |
Equal to Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% | 90% |
98 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | 55% |
2.7 times less than Kiwifruit
|
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 7% | 70% | |
| Manganese | 4.1mg | 180% | 26% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.2mg | 100% | 10% |
4.5 times more than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 12% | 55% |
1.2 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 15% | 54% |
3.9 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.76mg | 15% | 43% |
1.5 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 21% | 42% |
2.3 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | 59% |
5.5 times less than Brussels sprout
|
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% | 9% |
2 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 59g | N/A | 8% |
6 times more than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.5g | N/A | 37% |
31.4 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | 83% |
4.6 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0% | 76% |
1.9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.31mg | 0% | 80% |
2.9 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 0% | 80% |
4 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.02mg | 0% | 98% |
25.1 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | 93% |
4.2 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | 70% |
Equal to Egg
|
| Valine | 0.36mg | 0% | 81% |
5.6 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.2mg | 0% | 80% |
3.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | 93% |
84.3 times less than Apple
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 718
% Daily Value*
117%
Total Fat
76g
55%
Saturated Fat 12g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.22%
Sodium 5mg
4.6%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
34%
Dietary Fiber
8.6g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
7.9g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
85mg
8.5%
Iron
3.7mg
46%
Potassium
368mg
11%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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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.