Calories in Macadamia Nuts: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
718 kcal per 100 g · Nutri-Score C
Serving (handful, 30 g) — 215 kcal · P/F/C 7.9/76/5.2 g
sugar: low saturated fat: high salt: low fiber: high
Macadamias are the highest-fat common nut, mostly monounsaturated — rich, buttery and very calorie-dense.
How many calories in macadamia nuts: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: handful, 30 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 718 kcal | 215 kcal |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 76 g | 23 g |
| incl. saturated | 12 g | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.2 g | 1.6 g |
| incl. sugars | 4.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 8.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little.
protein 4%fat 93%carbs 3%
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Macadamia Nuts: nutrition highlights
It has 2.6 g of fiber per serving — roughly 10% of the 25 g a day most adults fall short of.
On the open Nutri-Score algorithm, macadamia nuts gets a C: the middle of the scale — fine with an eye on portions. The score weighs calories, sugar, saturated fat and salt against protein, fiber and the share of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts.
What to watch
- High in saturated fat: 12 g per 100 g, against a daily reference of about 20 g.
- It's calorie-dense — 718 kcal per 100 g — so portion size matters most.
How much movement is one serving?
One serving (handful, 30 g) is 215 kcal — roughly 70 min of easy walking or 27 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Healthier swaps for Macadamia Nuts
Swaps are picked the same way the app does it: from the same kind of food, with a serving matched to the same calories (±25%), and only when the swap is clearly better — not “salad instead of pizza”.
- Hazelnuts — 35 g, 220 kcal: −2 g saturated fat.
- Pecans — 30 g, 207 kcal: −1.7 g saturated fat.
- Pine nuts — 30 g, 202 kcal: −2.1 g saturated fat.
Macadamia Nuts vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Peanut Butter | 588 | 25 / 50 / 20 |
| Almond Butter | 614 | 21 / 56 / 9 |
| Hazelnuts | 628 | 15 / 61 / 17 |
| Walnuts | 654 | 15 / 65 / 7 |
| Brazil Nuts | 659 | 14 / 67 / 4.2 |
| Pecans | 691 | 9.2 / 72 / 4.3 |
| Macadamia Nuts | 718 | 7.9 / 76 / 5.2 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of macadamia nuts?
100 g of macadamia nuts has 718 calories, with 7.9 g protein, 76 g fat and 5.2 g carbohydrates (8.6 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of macadamia nuts?
A serving (handful, 30 g) has 215 calories: 2.4 g protein, 23 g fat and 1.6 g carbs.
What are the macros of macadamia nuts?
Per 100 g: 7.9 g protein, 5.2 g carbs and 76 g fat. By calories that's about 4% protein, 3% carbs and 93% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of macadamia nuts?
About 70 min of easy walking or 27 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 215 calories in one serving (handful, 30 g).
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