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Macadamia nut
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 757 kcal —
- Protein 7.9 g 16%
- Carbohydrate 5.2 g 2%
- Fat 76 g 97%
- Saturated fat 12 g 61%
- Fibre 8.6 g 31%
- Sugars 4.2 g —
- Sodium 5 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 1.2 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 1.2 mg 100%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.16 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 2.5 mg 15%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.76 mg 15%
- Vitamin B6 0.28 mg 16%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 85 mg 7%
- Iron 3.7 mg 21%
- Magnesium 130 mg 31%
- Phosphorus 188 mg 15%
- Potassium 368 mg 8%
- Zinc 1.3 mg 12%
- Copper 0.76 mg 84%
- Manganese 4.1 mg 180%
- Iodine 2 µg 1%
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Questions about Macadamia nut
How many macadamia nuts is a sensible portion?
A small handful, about 30 g or 10–12 kernels, makes a practical snack portion. That provides 227 kcal and 2.6 g of fibre.
How do you toast macadamia nuts without burning them?
Spread the kernels in one layer on a baking tray and toast at 160 °C for about 8–10 minutes, stirring once. They brown quickly because they are rich in fat, so take them out as soon as they smell fragrant.
How should you store macadamia nuts?
Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dark cupboard; refrigerate or freeze them if you will not use them soon. Their high fat content means warmth and air can make them taste stale or rancid.
What goes well with macadamia nuts?
Their buttery crunch works well with white chocolate, lime, coconut and mango in biscuits, cakes and slices. For savoury cooking, try chopped toasted kernels over roast vegetables or in a salad with citrus dressing.
Can you use macadamia nuts instead of other nuts in baking?
Yes. Replace pecans or almonds with macadamias in biscuits, brownies and cakes, using the same weight; their softer, buttery texture gives a less pronounced crunch. Chop them coarsely if you want the pieces to stay noticeable.
Are macadamia nuts poisonous to dogs?
Yes. Macadamia nuts can make dogs seriously unwell, so keep kernels and foods containing them out of reach and contact a vet promptly if a dog eats any.
Are macadamia nuts a good source of fibre?
Yes. A 30 g handful contains 2.6 g of fibre, making them a useful fibre-containing snack as well as a rich, energy-dense nut.
What kind of fat is in macadamia nuts?
Most of the fat is unsaturated, particularly monounsaturated fat; a 30 g handful also contains 3.6 g of saturated fat.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 15027 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
