Calories in Macadamia Nut

Macadamia Nut has about 144 calories per 20 g (handful), with 1.6 g protein, 2.8 g carbs and 15.2 g fat. Per 100 g it has 718 kcal.

Featured in: High-Fibre Foods

High fibreEnergy-denseMostly fatGood iron source
144kcal
Calories · 20 g (handful)
1.6g
Protein · 20 g (handful)
2.8g
Carbs · 20 g (handful)
15.2g
Fat · 20 g (handful)
Carbs 7%Protein 4%Fat 89%share of calories

Macadamia Nut calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
20 g (handful)144 kcal1.6 g2.8 g15.2 g
10 g (5 nuts)72 kcal0.8 g1.4 g7.6 g
100 g718 kcal7.9 g13.8 g75.8 g

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Macadamia Nut nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 20 g (handful)
Calories718 kcal144 kcal
Protein7.9 g1.6 g
Carbohydrates13.8 g2.8 g
Fat75.8 g15.2 g
Fibre8.6 g1.7 g
Sugar4.6 g0.9 g
Sodium5 mg1 mg
Calcium85 mg17 mg
Iron3.7 mg0.7 mg
Potassium368 mg74 mg
Vitamin C1.2 mg0.2 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Macadamia Nut healthy?

  • ●Macadamia Nut is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 718 kcal per 100 g. About 7% of its calories come from carbs, 4% from protein and 89% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 20 g (handful) already adds 144 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (1.6 g in 20 g (handful)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (8.6 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 20 g (handful) (144 kcal) takes about 29 min of brisk walking or 13 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Macadamia Nut: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Macadamia Nut?

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One serving of Macadamia Nut, 20 g (handful), has roughly 144 calories, with 1.6 g protein, 2.8 g carbohydrates, 15.2 g fat and 1.7 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Macadamia Nut?

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100 g of Macadamia Nut has 718 kcal, with 7.9 g protein, 13.8 g carbs, 75.8 g fat, 8.6 g fibre and 4.6 g sugar.

How much protein is in Macadamia Nut?

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Macadamia Nut has 7.9 g protein per 100 g (1.6 g in 20 g (handful)). Protein provides about 4% of its calories.

Is Macadamia Nut good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 718 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 20 g (handful) adds 144 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Macadamia Nut?

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Burning roughly 144 kcal takes about 29 minutes of brisk walking or 13 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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