Macadamia Nut vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Macadamia Nut and Cooked Turkey
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
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in macadamia nut and turkey:
- Both macadamia nut and turkey are high in calories and potassium.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin, however, turkey contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Macadamia nut has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey.
- Macadamia nut is a great source of iron.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Turkey has 222 times less carbohydrates than macadamia nut.
- Turkey is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both macadamia nut and turkey are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 280% more calories than turkey - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and turkey has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, macadamia nut is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to turkey per calorie. Macadamia nut has a macronutrient ratio of 4:7:89 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Macadamia Nut | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | ~ |
| Fat | 89% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Turkey has 222 times less carbohydrates than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than turkey - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Turkey has less sugar than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Turkey is an excellent source of protein and it has 266% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Macadamia nut is high in saturated fat and turkey has 82% less saturated fat than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and macadamia nut are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Macadamia nut has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey - turkey has 109mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut has more Vitamin C than turkey - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Turkey has more Vitamin A than macadamia nut - turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Turkey has more Vitamin D than macadamia nut - turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Macadamia nut and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin, however, turkey contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12. Both macadamia nut and turkey contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Macadamia Nut | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.087 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 2.274 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.603 MG | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.359 MG | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 400% more calcium than turkey - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Macadamia nut is a great source of iron and it has 143% more iron than turkey - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both macadamia nut and turkey are high in potassium. Macadamia nut has 52% more potassium than turkey - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both macadamia nut and turkey contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Macadamia Nut | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.196 G | 0.108 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.196 G | 0.129 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both macadamia nut and turkey contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Macadamia Nut | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.303 G | 1.873 G |
| Total | 1.303 G | 1.883 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 Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does macadamia nut or turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both macadamia nut and turkey are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 280% more calories than turkey - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and turkey has 189 calories.
Is macadamia nut or turkey better for protein?
Turkey is a fantastic source of protein and it has 270% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Does macadamia nut or turkey contain more calcium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 400% more calcium than turkey - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or turkey contain more potassium?
Both macadamia nut and turkey are high in potassium. Macadamia nut has 50% more potassium than turkey - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.