Blueberry vs. Macadamia Nut
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Macadamia Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
macadamia nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and macadamia nut:
- Both macadamia nut and blueberry are high in dietary fiber.
- Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than macadamia nut.
- Macadamia nut has 58% less sugar than blueberry.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Macadamia nut has signficantly more protein than blueberry.
- Macadamia nut is a great source of iron.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Macadamia nut is high in calories and blueberry has 92% less calories than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to macadamia nut for protein. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for macadamia nut, 4:7:89 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 7% |
| Fat | 5% | 89% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Macadamia nut and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both macadamia nut and blueberry are high in dietary fiber. Macadamia nut has 233% more dietary fiber than blueberry - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Macadamia nut has 58% less sugar than blueberry - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Macadamia nut has signficantly more protein than blueberry - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Macadamia nut is high in saturated fat and blueberry has 100% less saturated fat than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Blueberry and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Macadamia nut and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Blueberry has more Vitamin K than macadamia nut - blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both blueberry and macadamia nut contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Blueberry | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.71 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.087 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 2.274 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.603 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.359 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than blueberry - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Macadamia nut is a great source of iron and it has 846% more iron than blueberry - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 371% more potassium than blueberry - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than blueberry per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.196 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.196 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more linoleic acid than blueberry per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 1.303 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.944 G |
| Total | 0.088 G | 3.247 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does macadamia nut or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Macadamia nut is high in calories and blueberry has 90% less calories than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does macadamia nut or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, macadamia nut and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - macadamia nut has 13.4g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does macadamia nut or blueberry contain more calcium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than blueberry - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or blueberry contain more potassium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of potassium and it has 370% more potassium than blueberry - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.