Macadamia Nuts
Varieties Available
- Whole natural raw macadamias
- Whole roasted (no salt) macadamias
- Whole roasted salted macadamias
- Dry roasted salted macadamias
Health benefits of macadamia nuts
- Macadamia nuts have a sweet taste and are a rich source of energy. 100 g of nuts provide about 718 calorie/100 g, which is one of the highest calorific values among nuts.
- Macadamias are packed with numerous health-benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential for optimum health and wellness.
- 100 g of macadamia provides 8.6 g or 23% of daily-recommended levels of dietary fiber. Macadamias are a very good source of phytosterols such as ß-sitosterol.Macadamias have no cholesterol.
- Macadamias are a rich source of mono-unsaturated fatty (MUF) like oleic acid (18:1) and palmitoleic acids (16:1). Studies suggest that MUF fats in the diet help lower total as well as LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels in the blood.
- Macadamias are an excellent source of minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese and zinc. 100 g nuts provide 3.6 µg of selenium. Selenium is a cardio-protective micro-mineral and an important anti-oxidant cofactor for glutathione peroxidase enzyme.
- Macadamias are also rich in many important B-complex vitamins that are vital for metabolic functions. 100 g of nuts provide 15% of niacin, 21% of pyridoxine (vitamin B 6), 100% of thiamin, and 12% of riboflavin.
- Macadamias contain small amounts of vitamin A, and vitamin E. Both these fat-soluble vitamins possess potent anti-oxidant activities, which serve to protect cell membranes and DNA damage from harmful oxygen-free radicals.
Macadamias are brimming with essential minerals, vitamins and heart-friendly mono-unsaturated fatty acids.
Storage
Store under refrigeration for up to 6 months. This item can be frozen.
Nutritional information sources: nutrition-and-you.com, USDA National Nutrient data base
| Principle | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 718 Kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.82 g | 10.5% |
| Protein | 7.91 g | 14% |
| Total Fat | 75.77 g | 253% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 23% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 11 mcg | 3% |
| Niacin | 2.473 mg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.758 mg | 15% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.275 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin | 0.162 mg | 12% |
| Thiamin | 1.195 mg | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24 mg | 1.5% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 368 mg | 8% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 85 mg | 8.5% |
| Copper | 0.756 mg | 84% |
| Iron | 3.69 mg | 46% |
| Magnesium | 130 mg | 32.5% |
| Manganese | 4.131 mg | 180% |
| Phosphorus | 188 mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 3.6 mcg | 6.5% |
| Zinc | 1.30 mg | 11% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Phyto-sterols | 116 mcg | — |
| ß-sitosterol | 108 mcg | — |
