Macadamias

Nut facts

Overview

1oz. of macadamias equals 49 kernels

A 1-ounce serving of macadamias provides:

Dietary Fiber

  • 2 grams of fiber: 7% of the Daily Value

Protein

  • 2 grams of plant-based protein

Healthy Fats

  • 22 grams of total fat: 77% is from monounsaturated fat and 2% from polyunsaturated fat

Nutrient-Dense

  • Excellent source of copper and manganese
  • Good source of thiamin
  • Sodium-free

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Macadamias in hulls on tree

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MACADAMIA NUTRITION FACTS

Serving Size: 1 oz. (28.35g) Approx 10-12 kernels**

Amount Per Serving

  • Calories200

% Daily Value*

  • Total Fat 22g28%
  • Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 17g
  • Cholesterol 0mg0%
  • Sodium 1mg0%
  • Total Carbohydrate 4g1%
  • Dietary Fiber 2g7%
  • Protein 2g
  • Vitamin D 0mcg0%
  • Calcium 20mg2%
  • Iron 0.75mg4%
  • Potassium 103mg2%
  • Vitamin A 0mcg0%
  • Vitamin E 0.16mg0%
  • Vitamin B6 0.1mg6%
  • Phosphorus 56mg4%
  • Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
  • Thiamin 0.2mg15%
  • Folate 3mcg0%
  • Magnesium 3mg8%
  • Selenium 3.3mcg6%
  • Manganese 0.86mg35%
  • Zinc 0.37mg4%
  • Copper 0.16mg20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

**Macadamias are unsalted and unroasted.

History

The Macadamia [mak-uh-DAY-mee-uh] is the youngest of the edible tree nuts, with commercial cultivation dating from 1858. Macadamia trees were first grown only for ornamental purposes – until the great-tasting nut was discovered!

This particular tree nut is native to the Australian rainforest and named for the Scottish-born chemist who first cultivated it, John McAdam.

The macadamia tree provides a fruit consisting of a fleshy husk covering a spherical seed protected by a hard and durable shell. Inside this shell is the macadamia nut, whose exquisite flavor and delicate crunch is sometimes compared with that of a superfine hazelnut.

In 1882 the macadamia was introduced to Hawaii, one of the main production areas, together with Australia. Although not as well known to consumers as some of the other nuts, the macadamia is regarded as one of the world’s premium edible nuts. Macadamias are marketed in shelled form and are typically used as a snack, in baked cookies or coated in chocolate as confectionary.

More nut facts

Tree nuts are nutrient-dense whole foods that are rich in unsaturated fats and contain protein, fiber and important vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.