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Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits of Macadamia Nuts

Macadamias are considered the world’s finest nut and are the only native Australian plant to become an international food. Their delicate flavour, versatility and crunchy texture make them a delight to consume. Also they contain a range of nutritious and health promoting constituents and form an important part of a healthy diet. A balanced diet containing macadamias promotes good health, longevity and a reduction in degenerative diseases.

Composition
As macadamias are a natural product their composition may vary due to the growing district, variety, cultural procedures and growing season. The composition of both raw, dried and roasted Australian macadamias typically contain the following:

  • Natural oils: 74%
  • Moisture: 1.2%
  • Protein: 9.2%
  • Dietary fibre: 6.4%
  • Carbohydrates: 7.9%
  • Mineral matter: 1.3% including Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, Copper and Iron
  • Vitamins: Vit. B1, B2, B5, B6, Vit. E, plus niacin and folate
  • Phytochemicals: Antioxidants including polyphenols, amino acids, selenium and flavanols plus plant sterols
  • Energy value: 3080 kilojoules per 100g [747 calories]

Macadamias contain no cholesterol as they are a natural plant food.
Macadamias are not genetically modified and only contain natural genes.
Macadamias do not contain any trans fatty acids.
Macadamia nuts (raw kernel): Per 100g serve

  • Energy: 3080kJmacadamias in bowl
  • Moisture: 1.2g
  • Protein: 9.2g
  • Fat (total oils): 74.0g
    • Monounsaturates: 60.0g
    • Polyunsaturates: 4.0g
    • Saturated: 10.0g
  • ASH (minerals): 1.3g
  • Carbohydrates (total): 7.9g
    Sugars: 4.6g
  • Dietary Fibre: 6.4g
  • Cholesterol: Nil
  • Calcium: 64mg
  • Potassium: 410mg
  • Sodium: 2mg

Summary of health benefits

  • Research* has shown that macadamias can help lower blood cholesterol levels
  • Research* has shown that macadamias may reduce the incidence of heart disease
  • High in fibre
  • Very high proportion of monounsaturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • Contain vitamins, minerals and protein essential in a healthy diet

AND they taste great, too!--------- So if you’ve nibbled on Nobbys then gorge on Gregs !!!

 

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