Beef vs. Macadamia Nut
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Macadamia Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
macadamia nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and macadamia nut:
- Both beef and macadamia nut are high in calories, iron, potassium and saturated fat.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin, however, beef contains more Vitamin B12.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) 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 beef and macadamia nut are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 159% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 718 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to macadamia nut per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for macadamia nut, 4:7:89 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 7% |
| Fat | 62% | 89% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has less carbohydrates than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 226% more protein than macadamia nut - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beef and macadamia nut are high in saturated fat. Macadamia nut has 63% more saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Macadamia nut has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Macadamia nut has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut has more Vitamin C than beef - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beef and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beef and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beef and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin, however, beef contains more Vitamin B12. Both beef and macadamia nut contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Beef | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.71 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.087 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 2.274 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.603 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.359 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 10 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 100% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Both beef and macadamia nut are high in iron. Beef is very similar to beef for iron - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and macadamia nut are high in potassium. Macadamia nut has 32% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.196 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.196 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more linoleic acid than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.013 G | 1.944 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 1.303 G |
| Total | 0.403 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does beef or macadamia nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and macadamia nut are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 160% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and macadamia nut has 718 calories.
Is beef or macadamia nut better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 230% more protein than macadamia nut - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein.
Does beef or macadamia nut contain more calcium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 100% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium.
Does beef or macadamia nut contain more iron?
Both beef and macadamia nut are high in iron. Beef is very similar to beef for iron - beef has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron.
Does beef or macadamia nut contain more potassium?
Both beef and macadamia nut are high in potassium. Macadamia nut has 30% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium.