Calories in macadamia nuts
Raw. 718 kcal (3,004 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Macadamia nuts are the highest-fat common nut, providing 718 kcal (3004 kJ) per 100 g raw. Fat makes up 76 g of every 100 g, and most of it is monounsaturated (about 59 g). Protein is relatively low for a nut at 7.9 g. They are a rich source of manganese and thiamin. Macadamias are native to eastern Australia, where they are still widely grown.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 28.4 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 204 kcal | – |
| Energy | 852 kJ | – |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Total fat | 21.5 g | 28% |
| Saturated | 3.42 g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated | 16.69 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.43 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | – |
| Starch | 0.3 g | – |
| Fibre | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Water | 0.4 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.153 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg | 28% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.046 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.215 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 3.1 µg | <1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 24.1 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 36.9 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 53.3 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 104.3 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1.4 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.214 mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 1 µg | 2% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (10–12 nuts) | 28.4 | 204 | 852 | 2.2 | 3.9 | 21.5 |
| 1 nut | 2.5 | 18 | 75 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.9 |
Things worth knowing
- A 1 oz serving (28 g, about 10–12 nuts) has about 204 kcal / 852 kJ; a single nut is roughly 18 kcal / 75 kJ.
- Dry roasting does not change the calorie count: USDA lists dry-roasted macadamias at the same 718 kcal per 100 g. Oil-roasted and salted or chocolate-coated nuts add more.
- One ounce provides about 1.2 mg of manganese, around half the Daily Value, and about 0.34 mg of thiamin.
- Macadamias are toxic to dogs even in small amounts, so keep them out of reach of pets.
Converting these figures
One 1 oz (10–12 nuts) of macadamia nuts is 204 kcal, which is 852 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 33 g of macadamia nuts to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 12131. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.