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Macadamia nuts
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 718 kcal —
- Protein 7.9 g 16%
- Carbohydrate 5.2 g 2%
- Fat 76 g 97%
- Saturated fat 12 g 60%
- Fibre 8.6 g 31%
- Sugars 4.6 g —
- Sodium 5 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 1.2 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.54 mg 4%
- 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%
- Folate (B9) 11 µg 3%
- 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%
- Selenium 3.6 µg 7%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 718 | 7.9 g | 5.2 g | 76 g |
| 1 × cup, whole or halves | 134 g | 962 | 11 g | 7 g | 102 g |
| 1 × oz (10-12 kernels) | 28.4 g | 204 | 2.2 g | 1.5 g | 22 g |
| 2 × cup, whole or halves | 268 g | 1924 | 21 g | 14 g | 203 g |
| ½ × cup, whole or halves | 67 g | 481 | 5.3 g | 3.5 g | 51 g |
| 3 × cup, whole or halves | 402 g | 2886 | 32 g | 21 g | 305 g |
| 4 × cup, whole or halves | 536 g | 3848 | 42 g | 28 g | 406 g |
Similar foods
- Dried macadamia nutsraw753 kcal / 100 g
- Nuts563 kcal / 100 g
- Cashew nutsraw553 kcal / 100 g
- Brazil nutraw684 kcal / 100 g
- Macadamia chocolatewith macadamian nuts587 kcal / 100 g
- Pistachio nutsraw560 kcal / 100 g
- Cashewsraw582 kcal / 100 g
- Pecan nutsunroasted, unsalted721 kcal / 100 g
- Ginkgo nutsraw182 kcal / 100 g
- Pistachiosraw576 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Macadamia nuts
How do you roast macadamia nuts?
Spread shelled nuts in one layer and roast at 160 °C for 8–10 minutes, stirring once, until lightly golden and fragrant. They can turn from toasted to burnt quickly, so keep an eye on them.
How should you store macadamia nuts?
Keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dark cupboard; their high oil content means warmth and air can make them go stale. For longer storage, freeze them in a sealed bag and use them straight from the freezer.
What can you make with macadamia nuts?
Chop them into white-chocolate cookies or brownies, sprinkle them over porridge, or blend them into a creamy nut butter. Toasted macadamias also add crunch to salads and stir-fries.
How do you crack macadamia nuts?
Use a sturdy nutcracker or a small vice to grip the shell, then tighten slowly until it splits; keep the kernel clear of the jaws. A pre-cut shell can also be opened with the metal key often supplied with in-shell nuts.
What can you use instead of macadamia nuts?
For a similar buttery crunch in baking or salads, try chopped almonds or cashews. In biscuits and brownies, hazelnuts also work well, though their flavour is more pronounced.
Can dogs eat macadamia nuts?
No—keep macadamias and foods containing them away from dogs. Even a small amount can make a dog seriously ill, and chocolate-coated nuts are especially unsafe.
Do macadamia nuts have more protein than cashews?
No: cashews provide 18.2 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 7.9 g in macadamia nuts. Macadamias are notably rich in fat, with 76 g per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170178 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
