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Macadamia Nuts - Raw kernel.........per 100g serve Energy..........................................3040kj Protein..........................................9.27g Fat (total oils)................................76.4g Mono Unsaturated..............59.6g Poly Unsaturated................3.1g Saturated.........................13.6g Carbohydrates Total........................10.0g Sugars.............................10.0g Dietary Fibre..................................1.4g Cholesterol.....................................Nil Phosphorus....................................241mg Calcium.........................................53mg Sodium.........................................3mg Potassium.....................................409mg Thiamine (B1)................................0.22mg Riboflavin (B2)...............................0.12mg Niacin..........................................1.60mg Iron.............................................2.00mg
Above relates to the edible portion only. Variety and seasonal conditions may cause minor variation in above values. Macadamias are a high energy food and contain no cholesterol. The natural oils in macadamias contain 80% mono unsaturated fats, the highest of any oil including olive oil.
Research is showing the mono unsaturated fats can assist in lowering blood cholesterol levels and reduce the incidence of heart disease. Macadamias are also a good source of protein, calcium, potassium and dietary fibre and are very low in sodium. Health professionals say these are all important for good health and well being. 
Macadamias Contain No Cholesterol
Macadamias contain a higher level of mono-unsaturated fatty acids than any other commercial edible nut. The fatty acid composition is similar to that of Olive Oil. Palmitoleic fatty acid, which is mono-unsaturated, is present at a much higher level than in any other oil.
Research, principally being undertaken in Japan, indicates the possibly of this fatty acid significantly reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. |
Nutritional Benefits