Calories in Macadamia nuts
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Macadamia nuts contains 716 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 203 kcal.
Roughly 89% of its calories come from fat, with 7% from carbohydrates and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 587 kcal per 100 g across 78 foods.
100 g provides 63% of the Daily Value for copper, 59% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 28% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 716 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 76.1 g | 98% |
| Saturated fat C | 11.9 g | 60% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 353 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12.8 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 8 g | 29% |
| Total sugars C | 4.1 g | |
| Protein C | 7.8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.7 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.57 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.71 mg | 59% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.087 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.3 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.36 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 44.6 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 70 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium C | 118 mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus C | 198 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 363 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper C | 0.57 mg | 63% |
| Selenium C | 11.7 µg | 21% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 4%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 89%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.8 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 19.3 g)
- Fiber8 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 7.4 g)
- Sugars4.1 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 4.7 g)
- Fat76.1 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 49.8 g)
- Saturated fat11.9 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6.8 g)
- Sodium353 mgabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 157 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 59.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.075 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.67 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 44.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 12.7 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.24 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecans, unsalted | 754 | 9.7 g | 12.3 g | 74.1 g |
| Nuts, pecans | 691 | 9.2 g | 13.9 g | 72 g |
| Pecans, NFS | 750 | 10 g | 12.7 g | 73.3 g |
| Pecans, unroasted | 750 | 10 g | 12.7 g | 73.3 g |
| Pecans, salted | 747 | 9.6 g | 12.2 g | 73.4 g |
| Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, with salt added Cooked | 716 | 7.8 g | 12.8 g | 76.1 g |
| Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added Cooked | 718 | 7.8 g | 13.4 g | 76.1 g |
| Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw Raw | 718 | 7.9 g | 13.8 g | 75.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in macadamia nuts?
100 g of macadamia nuts has 716 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 203 kcal. 1 nut (2.5 g): about 18 kcal. 1 package (50 g): about 358 kcal.
How much protein is in macadamia nuts?
Macadamia nuts contains 7.8 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.2 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19.3 g).
How many carbs are in macadamia nuts?
Macadamia nuts has 12.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8 g of fiber and 4.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in macadamia nuts?
Macadamia nuts contains 76.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.9 g is saturated (60% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does macadamia nuts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (63% DV), Thiamin (B1) (59% DV), magnesium (28% DV), selenium (21% DV) and Vitamin B6 (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in macadamia nuts?
100 g contains 353 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707503. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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