Flaxseed Oil vs. Macadamia Nut
Nutrition comparison of Flaxseed Oil and Macadamia Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
flaxseed oil
versus
macadamia nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in flaxseed oil and macadamia nut:
- Both flaxseed oil and macadamia nut are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Macadamia nut has signficantly more protein than flaxseed oil.
- Macadamia nut is a great source of iron.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Flaxseed Oil (Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed) 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 flaxseed oil and macadamia nut are high in calories. Flaxseed oil has 23% more calories than macadamia nut - flaxseed oil has 884 calories per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 718 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, flaxseed oil is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to macadamia nut per calorie. Flaxseed oil has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for macadamia nut, 4:7:89 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Flaxseed Oil | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 7% |
| Fat | 100% | 89% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Flaxseed oil has less carbohydrates than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than flaxseed oil - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Flaxseed oil has less sugar than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Macadamia nut has signficantly more protein than flaxseed oil - flaxseed oil has 0.11g of protein per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both flaxseed oil and macadamia nut are high in saturated fat. Macadamia nut has 33% more saturated fat than flaxseed oil - flaxseed oil has 9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both flaxseed oil and macadamia nut are low in trans fat - flaxseed oil has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut has more Vitamin C than flaxseed oil - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Flaxseed oil and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - flaxseed oil has 0.47mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Flaxseed oil has more Vitamin K than macadamia nut - flaxseed oil has 9.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Flaxseed Oil | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.71 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.087 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 2.274 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.603 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.359 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 69 times more calcium than flaxseed oil - flaxseed oil has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Macadamia nut is a great source of iron and it has more iron than flaxseed oil - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than flaxseed oil - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed oil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than macadamia nut per 100 grams.
| Flaxseed Oil | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 53.368 G | 0.196 G |
| Total | 53.368 G | 0.196 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed oil has more linoleic acid than macadamia nut per 100 grams.
| Flaxseed Oil | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.131 G | 1.944 G |
| linoleic acid | 14.327 G | 1.303 G |
| Total | 14.458 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: Flaxseed Oil (Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed) 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 flaxseed oil or macadamia nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both flaxseed oil and macadamia nut are high in calories. Flaxseed oil has 20% more calories than macadamia nut - flaxseed oil has 884 calories in 100g and macadamia nut has 718 calories.
Does flaxseed oil or macadamia nut contain more calcium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 69 times more calcium than flaxseed oil - flaxseed oil has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or flaxseed oil contain more potassium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than flaxseed oil - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.