Macadamia Nut vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Macadamia Nut and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
macadamia nut
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in macadamia nut and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and macadamia nut are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and saturated fat.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cocoa powder contains more riboflavin and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and macadamia nut are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 215% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 718 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, macadamia nut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Macadamia nut has a macronutrient ratio of 4:7:89 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Macadamia Nut | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 54% |
| Fat | 89% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and macadamia nut has 77% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 13.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cocoa powder and macadamia nut are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 363% more dietary fiber than macadamia nut - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 152% more protein than macadamia nut - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cocoa powder and macadamia nut are high in saturated fat. Macadamia nut has 48% more saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, cocoa powder contains more riboflavin and folate. Both macadamia nut and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Macadamia Nut | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.087 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 2.274 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.603 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.359 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cocoa powder and macadamia nut are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 83% more calcium than macadamia nut - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Both cocoa powder and macadamia nut are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 423% more iron than macadamia nut - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and macadamia nut are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 320% more potassium than macadamia nut - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more linoleic acid than cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Macadamia Nut | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.944 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.303 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 3.247 G | 0.44 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: Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or macadamia nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and macadamia nut are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 220% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and macadamia nut has 718 calories.
Does cocoa powder or macadamia nut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and macadamia nut has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and macadamia nut has 13.4g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or macadamia nut contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and macadamia nut are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 80% more calcium than macadamia nut - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or macadamia nut contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and macadamia nut are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 420% more iron than macadamia nut - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or macadamia nut contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and macadamia nut are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 320% more potassium than macadamia nut - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium.