Rich in nutrients
Top 1 in Top 8 Health Benefits of Macadamia
Macadamia nuts are calorie-rich nuts that are high in healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. One ounce (28 grams) offers:
- Calories: 204
- Fat: 23 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Carbs: 4 grams
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Manganese: 58% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Thiamine: 22% of the DV
- Copper: 11% of the DV
- Magnesium: 9% of the DV
- Iron: 6% of the DV
- Vitamin B6: 5% of the DV
Macadamia nuts are also high in monounsaturated fats, which have been shown to improve heart health by decreasing total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. These nuts have modest fiber content and are low in carbohydrates and sugar. This combination makes them less likely to cause blood sugar spikes, which may be especially advantageous for diabetics.
