Health Benefits Of Macadamia Nut

The world’s most delicious nut, macadamia nut is a must addition into any healthy diet for its high nutrition and health benefits. Macadamia nuts are small buttery-flavored nuts cultivated from macadamia nut trees that are grown in tropical climates with volcanic soil like Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, Kenya, New Zealand and South Africa. Although Australia is the largest producer of macadamias, nuts from Hawaii are internationally acclaimed delicacies. Apart from being healthier than olive and canola oil, macadamia nut has a better taste and is fast becoming a favorite among the top chefs around the world. Read on further to know the nutritional value of macadamia nut and also find the health and nutrition benefits of eating macadamia nuts. Sit back and enjoy the flavor and texture of the world’s finest nut, macadamias!

Nutritional Value of Macadamia Nut

Amount of Macadamia Nut (raw): 1 cup

Total Weight of Macadamia Nut (raw): 134 g

Nutrients	Amount
Basic Components
Protein	10.6 g
Phytosterols	155 mg
Water	1.8 g
Ash	1.5 g
Calories
Total Calories	962
Calories From Carbohydrate	75.4
Calories From Fat	850
Calories From Protein	36.8
Carbohydrates
Total Carbohydrate	19.1 g
Dietary Fiber	11.5 g
Starch	1.4 g
Sugars	6.1 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Total Fat	102 g
Saturated Fat	16.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat	78.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	2 g
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids	276 mg
Total Omega-6 Fatty Acids	1737 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin C	1.6 mg
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)	0.7 mg
Thiamin	1.6 mg
Riboflavin	0.2 mg
Niacin	3.3 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Folate	14.7 mcg
Pantothenic Acid	1 mg
Minerals
Calcium	114 mg
Iron	4.9 mg
Magnesium	174 mg
Phosphorus	252 mg
Potassium	493 mg
Sodium	6.7 mg
Zinc	1.7 mg
Copper	1 mg
Manganese	5.5 mg
Selenium	4.8 mcg

Nutrition and Health Benefits of Eating Macadamia Nuts

With significant amount of vitamins B-complex, macadamia nuts help in the movement of digestive tract and metabolic processes.
Macadamia nuts have antioxidant properties that help in decreasing the risk of certain types of cancer, like breast, cervical, gastrointestinal, lung, stomach and prostate cancer.
The nuts help in building bones and teeth, regulating the body’s fluid balance and promoting energy release and bone growth.
They contain iron, which is essential for red blood cell function and enzyme activity.
The monounsaturated fat present in macadamia nuts lowers cholesterol, thereby decreasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Macadamias contain considerable amount of protein that is essential for muscle and connective tissues, hair and nails and blood formation.
The nuts promote a healthy nervous system and healthy skin. Consumption of the macadamia nuts helps in the growth of new tissues and also minimizes birth defects.
A diet rich in macadamias promotes good health, longevity and reduction of degenerative diseases.
Macadamia nuts are also known to reduce risks of cardiovascular diseases, anti-inflammatory diseases, anti-aggregatory diseases and immuno modulating diseases.
The presence of high amount of dietary fiber helps in promoting satiety, providing roughage, slowing digestion and reducing hunger, promoting desirable intestinal bacteria, reducing constipation and diverticular diseases, and reducing hemorrhoids, bowel cancer and irritable bowel syndrome.
Macadamias contain phytonutrients that gives a boost to the immune system and slows down the ageing process.

Tips

Macadamia nuts can be eaten raw or roasted, whole or chopped.
Used in preparing different menu items, such as macadamia nut coffee, macadamia nut pesto, macadamia nut butter, etc.
The nuts are added to cakes, confectionery, ice cream, salads, roasts and casseroles to enhance their flavor.
Sprinkle macadamias on salads or you can use the oil in various salad dressings.

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