Macadamias
Macadamias are the quintessential Australian nut and the only native Australian bush food to enter into commercial food production.
Good Fats
Macadamias have the highest content of healthy monounsaturated fat1 (the same fat as found in olive oil). Like other plant foods, they also contain no cholesterol.
Rich in Manganese
A little known mineral which is an essential element involved in bone formation as well as the breakdown of carbohydrate, cholesterol and amino acids. Manganese is also required for several antioxidant enzyme systems. A handful of macadamias provides nearly 25% of your Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intakes (ESADDIs) for manganese.1&2
Natural Dietary Fibre
Fibre helps to keep you regular and maintain a healthy bowel function.3
Macadamias contain just over 2g of fibre per 30g serve1, which is similar to a slice of wholemeal bread.
Excellent source of Thiamin
Also known as vitamin B1, this water soluble vitamin is particularly important for the production of energy from food.3 A handful of macadamias provides more than 30% of your Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) of thiamin.1&2
Plant sterols
Macadamias contain natural plant sterols (Phytosterols). Plant Sterols can help to reduce cholesterol reabsorption when consumed as part of a healthy diet low in saturated fat.4
References:
- Nuts for Life. 2009 Nutrient Composition of Tree Nuts. Sydney: Nuts for Life; 2009.
- Food Standards Code Australia New Zealand, Standard 1.1.1, Issue 115
- Food Standards Australia New Zealand Proposal P293 Draft Nutrient, health and related claims consultation paper for first review March 2009 cited http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/ June 2010
- Garg ML, Blake RJ, Wills RB. Macadamia nut consumption lowers plasma total and LDL cholesterol levels in hypercholesterolemic men. J Nutr. 2003;133(4):1060-1063.
Macadamia Nut - Raw |
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NUTRITION INFORMATION |
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Average Quantity per Serving |
Average Quantity per 100g |
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Energy |
924kj (221Cal) |
3080kj (736Cal) |
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Protein |
2.8g |
9.2g |
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Fat, Total |
22.2g |
74.0g |
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- Saturated |
3.0g |
10.0g |
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- Trans |
0.0g |
0.0g |
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- Monounsaturated |
17.9g |
59.8g |
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- Polyunsaturated |
1.1g |
3.8g |
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- Omega 3 |
29.7mg |
99mg |
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- Alpha-linolenic acid |
29.7mg |
99mg |
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Cholesterol |
0.0mg |
0.0mg |
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Carbohydrate |
2.4g |
7.9g |
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- Sugars |
1.4g |
4.6g |
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Dietary Fibre |
1.9g |
6.4g |
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Sodium |
0.4mg |
1.4mg |
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Thiamin |
0.4mg |
1.2mg |
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Manganese |
1.2mg |
4.1mg |
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Plant Sterols |
34.8mg |
116mg |
