Egg Yolk vs. Macadamia Nut
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk and Macadamia Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg yolk
versus
macadamia nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and macadamia nut:
- Both macadamia nut and egg yolk are high in calcium, calories, iron and saturated fat.
- Egg yolk has 73% less carbohydrates than macadamia nut.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more dha and epa than macadamia nut.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg yolk contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both macadamia nut and egg yolk are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 123% more calories than egg yolk - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to macadamia nut for carbs. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:75 and for macadamia nut, 4:7:89 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 7% |
| Fat | 75% | 89% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg yolk has 73% less carbohydrates than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Macadamia nut and egg yolk contain similar amounts of sugar - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 104% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both macadamia nut and egg yolk are high in saturated fat. Macadamia nut has 25% more saturated fat than egg yolk - macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and macadamia nut has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut has more Vitamin C than egg yolk - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than macadamia nut - egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than macadamia nut - egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg yolk has 353% more Vitamin E than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Egg yolk and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg yolk contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both egg yolk and macadamia nut contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Egg Yolk | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.71 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.087 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 2.274 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.603 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.359 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 10 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both macadamia nut and egg yolk are high in calcium. Egg yolk has 84% more calcium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Both macadamia nut and egg yolk are high in iron. Macadamia nut is very similar to macadamia nut for iron - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 233% more potassium than egg yolk - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more DHA and EPA than macadamia nut per 100 grams. Both egg yolk and macadamia nut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg Yolk | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.103 G | 0.196 G |
| DHA | 0.114 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.228 G | 0.196 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than macadamia nut per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.032 G | 1.944 G |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 1.303 G |
| Total | 3.57 G | 3.247 G |
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does macadamia nut or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Both macadamia nut and egg yolk are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 120% more calories than egg yolk - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Does macadamia nut or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Both macadamia nut and egg yolk are high in calcium. Egg yolk has 80% more calcium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or egg yolk contain more iron?
Both macadamia nut and egg yolk are high in iron. Macadamia nut is very similar to macadamia nut for iron - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron in 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
Does macadamia nut or egg yolk contain more potassium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than egg yolk - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg of potassium.