Macadamia nuts nutrition facts

Macadamia nuts (1 oz (10-12 kernels), 28.35 g) has 204 calories, 2.2 g protein, 2.1 g fiber, 18.4 g fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (139% DV), thiamin (28% DV) and a good source of selenium and copper.

Manganese 139% DV Thiamin 28% DV Selenium 17% DV Copper 14% DV Fiber 7.7% DV

#2 of 12 nuts and seeds for manganese #6 of 12 nuts and seeds for thiamin #9 of 12 nuts and seeds for selenium #12 of 12 nuts and seeds for niacin

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 oz (10-12 kernels) (28 g)

Calories204

Total Fat 18.4g24%

Saturated Fat 3.4g17%

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 1mg0.1%

Total Carbohydrate 6.8g2.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.1g7.7%

Total Sugars 1.3g

Protein 2.2g4.4%

Vitamin D 0µg0%

Calcium 15mg1.1%

Iron 0.5mg3%

Potassium 106mg2.2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Values from USDA FoodData Central; label rounding rules are not applied.

Calorie breakdown

■ Protein 4%
■ Fat 82%
■ Carbohydrate 14%

Share of calories by the 4-9-4 Atwater factors; the centre shows USDA's calorie value.

Scores

Nutrient density (NRF9.3)

Nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal. Whole foods range from about −60 to 600; leafy greens score highest.

Inflammatory profile below average

Lower is more anti-inflammatory. Percentile 77 among 1,677 whole foods, from Dietary Inflammatory Index weights applied to this food's nutrients per 100 kcal.

All nutrients in macadamia nuts

Nutrient	Per 1 oz (10-12 kernels)	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	204 kcal	10%
ProteinF	2.2 g	4.4%
Total fatF	18.4 g	24%
CarbohydrateF	6.8 g	2.5%
FiberF	2.1 g	7.7%
Sugars	1.3 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	3.4 g	17%
Monounsaturated fat	16.7 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	0.4 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.06 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	0.37 g	no DV
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	0.3 mg	0.4%
Thiamin (B1)	0.34 mg	28%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.05 mg	3.5%
Niacin (B3)	0.7 mg	4.4%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.21 mg	4.3%
Vitamin B6	0.08 mg	4.6%
Folate (DFE)	3 µg	0.8%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.15 mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Minerals
Sodium	1 mg	0.1%
CalciumF	15 mg	1.1%
IronF	0.5 mg	3%
MagnesiumF	30 mg	7.2%
PhosphorusF	59 mg	4.7%
PotassiumF	106 mg	2.2%
ZincF	0.3 mg	3.1%
CopperF	0.13 mg	14%
ManganeseF	3.2 mg	139%
SeleniumF	9.2 µg	17%
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
WaterF	1 g	no DV
Amino acids
Tryptophan	0.019 g	no DV
Threonine	0.105 g	no DV
Isoleucine	0.089 g	no DV
Leucine	0.171 g	no DV
Lysine	0.005 g	no DV
Methionine	0.007 g	no DV
Phenylalanine	0.189 g	no DV
Valine	0.103 g	no DV
Histidine	0.055 g	no DV

Nutrient	Per 100 g	% Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories	718 kcal	36%
ProteinF	7.8 g	16%
Total fatF	64.9 g	83%
CarbohydrateF	24.1 g	8.8%
FiberF	7.6 g	27%
Sugars	4.6 g	no DV
Fats
Saturated fat	12.1 g	60%
Monounsaturated fat	58.9 g	no DV
Polyunsaturated fat	1.5 g	no DV
Omega-3 (ALA+EPA+DHA)	0.21 g	no DV
Omega-6 (linoleic)	1.3 g	no DV
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	1.2 mg	1.3%
Thiamin (B1)	1.2 mg	100%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.16 mg	12%
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg	15%
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.76 mg	15%
Vitamin B6	0.28 mg	16%
Folate (DFE)	11 µg	2.8%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.54 mg	3.6%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Minerals
Sodium	5 mg	0.2%
CalciumF	53 mg	4.1%
IronF	1.9 mg	10%
MagnesiumF	107 mg	25%
PhosphorusF	208 mg	17%
PotassiumF	373 mg	7.9%
ZincF	1.2 mg	11%
CopperF	0.45 mg	49%
ManganeseF	11.3 mg	491%
SeleniumF	32.6 µg	59%
Other
Caffeine	0 mg	no DV
WaterF	2 g	no DV
Amino acids
Tryptophan	0.067 g	no DV
Threonine	0.37 g	no DV
Isoleucine	0.314 g	no DV
Leucine	0.602 g	no DV
Lysine	0.018 g	no DV
Methionine	0.023 g	no DV
Phenylalanine	0.665 g	no DV
Valine	0.363 g	no DV
Histidine	0.195 g	no DV

Missing nutrients were not analysed by USDA for this food; they are not zero. F marks a value updated from Foundation Foods (April 2026 analytical data). Source: USDA FoodData Central #170178 ("Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw"), Foundation Foods #2515378.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in macadamia nuts?

Macadamia nuts has 204 calories per 1 oz (10-12 kernels) (28.35 g), or 718 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

How much protein is in macadamia nuts?

2.2 g of protein per 1 oz (10-12 kernels), which is 4.4% of the 50 g Daily Value.

What is macadamia nuts rich in?

Per serving, macadamia nuts is richest in Manganese at 139% of the Daily Value, Thiamin (B1) (28%), Selenium (17%), Copper (14%).

Is macadamia nuts healthy?

By nutrient density, macadamia nuts scores 4 on the NRF9.3 index (nine nutrients to encourage minus three to limit, per 100 kcal). Its nutrient profile is below average compared with other whole foods. See the methodology page for how both scores work; this is data, not medical advice.

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Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.