Calories in macadamia nuts (raw)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of macadamia nuts (raw) contains 718 kcal, with 7.9 g of protein, 13.8 g of carbohydrate and 75.8 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 handful, about 30 g — is roughly 215 kcal.
That is a very calorie-dense food: small amounts carry a lot of energy, and it is easy to under-count.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 handful (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 718 kcal | 215 kcal |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.8 g | 4.1 g |
| Sugars | 4.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Fibre | 8.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 75.8 g | 22.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 12.1 g | 3.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 368 mg | 110 mg |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 26 mg |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Water | 1 g | 0 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 handful | 30 g | 215 | 2.4 g | 4.1 g | 22.7 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 180 | 2 g | 3.5 g | 18.9 g |
| 50 g | 359 | 4 g | 6.9 g | 37.9 g |
| 100 g | 718 | 7.9 g | 13.8 g | 75.8 g |
| 150 g | 1,077 | 11.9 g | 20.7 g | 113.7 g |
| 200 g | 1,436 | 15.8 g | 27.6 g | 151.5 g |
| 250 g | 1,795 | 19.8 g | 34.6 g | 189.4 g |
| 300 g | 2,154 | 23.7 g | 41.5 g | 227.3 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For macadamia nuts (raw) the split is:
- Protein: 7.9 g × 4 = 32 kcal — 4% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 13.8 g × 4 = 55 kcal — 7% of calories
- Fat: 75.8 g × 9 = 682 kcal — 89% of calories
- Most of the energy in macadamia nuts (raw) comes from fat (89% of calories).
- It provides 8.6 g of fibre per 100 g, which is a good amount.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 30 g.
What actually changes the number
Macadamias are the most calorie-dense nut at 718 kcal per 100 g — 76% fat. Ten nuts weigh about 20 g and cost 145 kcal.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of macadamia nuts as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of macadamia nuts?
100 g of macadamia nuts (raw) contains 718 kcal (7.9 g protein, 13.8 g carbohydrate, 75.8 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of macadamia nuts?
A typical serving of macadamia nuts — 1 handful, about 30 g — has roughly 215 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in macadamia nuts?
Macadamia nuts (raw): 7.9 g of protein per 100 g, which is moderate. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of macadamia nuts equals 200 kcal?
At 718 kcal per 100 g, about 30 g of macadamia nuts equals 200 kcal.
Can I track macadamia nuts by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies macadamia nuts on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 170178: "Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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