Macadamia Nut vs. Pili Nut
Nutrition comparison of Macadamia Nut and Pili Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
macadamia nut
versus
pili nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in macadamia nut and pili nut:
- Both macadamia nut and pili nut are high in calcium, calories, iron, potassium and saturated fat.
- Macadamia nut has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, pili nut contains more folate.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Pili nut has 70% less carbohydrates than macadamia nut.
- Pili nut is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Pili Nut (Nuts, pilinuts, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both macadamia nut and pili nut are high in calories. Macadamia nut is very similar to macadamia nut for calories - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and pili nut has 719 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, macadamia nut is heavier in carbs and similar to pili nut for protein and fat. Macadamia nut has a macronutrient ratio of 4:7:89 and for pili nut, 6:2:92 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Macadamia Nut | Pili Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 2% |
| Fat | 89% | 92% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pili nut has 70% less carbohydrates than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pili nut has 4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pili nut - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pili nut does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pili nut has less sugar than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pili nut does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pili nut is a great source of protein and it has 39% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and pili nut has 10.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both macadamia nut and pili nut are high in saturated fat. Pili nut has 161% more saturated fat than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pili nut has 31.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut and pili nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pili nut has 0.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pili nut and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pili nut has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Macadamia nut has more Vitamin E than pili nut - macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pili nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, pili nut contains more folate. Both macadamia nut and pili nut contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Macadamia Nut | Pili Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.913 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.087 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Niacin | 2.274 MG | 0.519 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.603 MG | 0.479 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.359 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 60 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both macadamia nut and pili nut are high in calcium. Pili nut has 107% more calcium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and pili nut has 145mg of calcium.
iron
Both macadamia nut and pili nut are high in iron. Pili nut has 33% more iron than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and pili nut has 3.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both macadamia nut and pili nut are high in potassium. Pili nut has 40% more potassium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and pili nut has 507mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pili nut has more linoleic acid than macadamia nut per 100 grams.
| Macadamia Nut | Pili Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.944 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.303 G | 7.605 G |
| Total | 3.247 G | 7.605 G |
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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 Pili Nut (Nuts, pilinuts, dried) .
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FAQ
Does macadamia nut or pili nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both macadamia nut and pili nut are high in calories. Macadamia nut is quite similar to macadamia nut for calories - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and pili nut has 719 calories.
Does macadamia nut or pili nut contain more calcium?
Both macadamia nut and pili nut are high in calcium. Pili nut has 110% more calcium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and pili nut has 145mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or pili nut contain more iron?
Both macadamia nut and pili nut are high in iron. Pili nut has 30% more iron than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron in 100 grams and pili nut has 3.5mg of iron.
Does macadamia nut or pili nut contain more potassium?
Both macadamia nut and pili nut are high in potassium. Pili nut has 40% more potassium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and pili nut has 507mg of potassium.