Macadamia Nut vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Macadamia Nut and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
macadamia nut
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in macadamia nut and chicken:
- Both macadamia nut and chicken are high in calories and potassium.
- Chicken is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more dha and dpa than macadamia nut.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin and folate, however, chicken contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Macadamia nut has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Macadamia nut is a great source of iron.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both macadamia nut and chicken are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 280% more calories than chicken - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, macadamia nut is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Macadamia nut has a macronutrient ratio of 4:7:89 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Macadamia Nut | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | ~ |
| Fat | 89% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has less carbohydrates than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 199% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Macadamia nut is high in saturated fat and chicken has 74% less saturated fat than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and macadamia nut are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Macadamia nut has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut has more Vitamin C than chicken - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Macadamia nut and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin and folate, however, chicken contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both macadamia nut and chicken contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Macadamia Nut | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.087 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 2.274 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.603 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.359 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 775% more calcium than chicken - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Macadamia nut is a great source of iron and it has 185% more iron than chicken - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both macadamia nut and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 87% more potassium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more DHA and DPA than macadamia nut per 100 grams. Both macadamia nut and chicken contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Macadamia Nut | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.196 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.031 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.196 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both macadamia nut and chicken contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Macadamia Nut | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.303 G | 1.818 G |
| Total | 1.303 G | 1.838 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 Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does macadamia nut or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Both macadamia nut and chicken are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 280% more calories than chicken - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is macadamia nut or chicken better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 200% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does macadamia nut or chicken contain more calcium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 780% more calcium than chicken - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or chicken contain more potassium?
Both macadamia nut and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 90% more potassium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.