Nuts & seeds

Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw

FDC 170178cup, whole or halves (134 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 37 · -28 vs Nuts & seeds median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 37 of 100. Within nuts & seeds it ranks 52 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (31% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (31% DV), an excellent source of iron (21% DV). Most of its 718 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (12.1 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 7.9 g · 4%Carb 13.8 g · 7%Fat 75.8 g · 89%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories718 kcal36%
Total fat76 g97%
Saturated fat12 g61%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium5 mg0%
Carbohydrate14 g5%
Dietary fiber8.6 g31%
Sugars4.6 g
Protein7.9 g16%
Potassium368 mg8%
Calcium85 mg7%
Iron3.7 mg21%
Magnesium130 mg31%
Vitamin C1.2 mg1%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.54 mg4%

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FDC 170178

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber31% DV
Magnesium31% DV
Iron21% DV
Protein16% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the nuts & seeds median

Nutrient density37 vs 65 median
Protein / 100 g7.9 vs 15 median
Fiber / 100 g8.6 vs 6 median
Sodium / 100 g5 vs 12 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Nuts, acorns, driedDensity 39 vs 37Nuts, acorns, rawDensity 39 vs 37Nuts, acorn flour, full fatDensity 40 vs 37

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