Pomegranate Juice vs. Macadamia Nut
Nutrition comparison of Pomegranate Juice and Macadamia Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pomegranate juice
versus
macadamia nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pomegranate juice and macadamia nut:
- Both pomegranate juice and macadamia nut are high in potassium.
- Macadamia nut has 67% less sugar than pomegranate juice.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Macadamia nut has signficantly more protein than pomegranate juice.
- Macadamia nut is a great source of iron.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Macadamia nut is high in calories and pomegranate juice has 92% less calories than macadamia nut - pomegranate juice has 54 calories per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 718 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pomegranate juice is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to macadamia nut for protein. Pomegranate juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:94:5 and for macadamia nut, 4:7:89 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pomegranate Juice | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 7% |
| Fat | 5% | 89% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pomegranate juice and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of carbs - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 13.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pomegranate juice are made of 99% sugar and 1% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in macadamia nut comprise of 61% dietary fiber, 31% sugar and 8% starch.
dietary fiber
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 79 times more dietary fiber than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Macadamia nut has 67% less sugar than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Macadamia nut has signficantly more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Macadamia nut is high in saturated fat and pomegranate juice has 99% less saturated fat than macadamia nut - pomegranate juice has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pomegranate juice and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Pomegranate juice and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pomegranate juice has more Vitamin K than macadamia nut - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both pomegranate juice and macadamia nut contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Pomegranate Juice | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.71 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.087 MG |
| Niacin | 0.233 MG | 2.274 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.285 MG | 0.603 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.359 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 536% more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Macadamia nut is a great source of iron and it has 25 times more iron than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both pomegranate juice and macadamia nut are high in potassium. Macadamia nut has 70% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg 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 pomegranate juice per 100 grams.
| Pomegranate Juice | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 1.303 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.944 G |
| Total | 0.05 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: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does pomegranate juice or macadamia nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Macadamia nut is high in calories and pomegranate juice has 90% less calories than macadamia nut - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and macadamia nut has 718 calories.
Does pomegranate juice or macadamia nut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pomegranate juice and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of carbs - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and macadamia nut has 13.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pomegranate juice are made of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in macadamia nut comprise of 60% dietary fiber, 30% sugar and 10% starch.
Does pomegranate juice or macadamia nut contain more calcium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 540% more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium.
Does pomegranate juice or macadamia nut contain more potassium?
Both pomegranate juice and macadamia nut are high in potassium. Macadamia nut has 70% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium in 100 grams and macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium.