Macadamia Nuts — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check
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Macadamia Nuts — 740 kcal, 8.0g protein and 8.0g carbs per 100g. Here's how it stacks up for keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free and vegan snacking, with full typical nutrition per 30g serving.
Nutrition: Macadamia Nuts (typical values)
| Per 100g | Per 30g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 740 kcal | 222 kcal |
| Protein | 8.0g | 2.4g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.0g | 2.4g |
| of which sugars | 4.5g | 1.3g |
| Fat | 76.0g | 22.8g |
| Fibre | 8.6g | 2.6g |
| Salt | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Typical values for generic macadamia nuts; brands vary — always check the label. For full per-food nutrition data see our sister site's calorie and nutrition checker.
How many calories are in Macadamia Nuts?
Macadamia Nuts has 740 kcal per 100g. A typical 30g serving works out to 222 kcal — about 11% of a 2,000 kcal reference daily intake. Pre-packed portions vary by brand, so check the pack for the exact serving size.
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Is Macadamia Nuts keto-friendly?
Yes. With 8.0g of carbohydrates per 100g (2.4g per typical serving), macadamia nuts fits comfortably within most ketogenic carb limits.
Is Macadamia Nuts a good source of protein?
Not especially. Macadamia Nuts provides 8.0g of protein per 100g — around 2.4g per serving — so treat it as an occasional snack rather than a protein source. If you're stocking up, a snack portion pot set makes it easy to keep portions in check.
Is Macadamia Nuts healthy?
Yes, reasonably so. Macadamia Nuts is high in fibre (8.6g/100g) and low in sugar and low in salt. A typical 30g serving is 222 kcal — portion size is what usually decides whether a snack like this fits a healthy diet.
Did you know? Macadamia nuts have the highest fat content of any common nut, which is exactly why they're the most calorie-dense snack in our entire index (740 kcal/100g) — but that fat is mostly monounsaturated, the same type found in olive oil.
Sugar, salt and overall balance
Per UK traffic-light thresholds, macadamia nuts is low in sugar (4.5g/100g) and low in salt (0.0g/100g), with 8.6g of fibre. At 740 kcal per 100g, portion size decides whether it fits your day. Portion control helps more than anything — some snackers keep a set of digital kitchen scales to hand for exactly that reason.
Macadamia Nuts is closest in profile to pecans, but macadamia nuts carries less protein (8.0g protein vs 9.0g protein for pecans).
Curious what's actually in this kind of snack? Check additives and E-numbers with the food ingredient checker, and if you're pregnant or storing leftovers, our food safety guide covers what's safe.
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Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels