Macadamia Nut vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Macadamia Nut and Cooked Pork
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
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in macadamia nut and pork:
- Both pork and macadamia nut are high in calories, potassium and saturated fat.
- Macadamia nut is a great source of iron.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Pork has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Pork is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pork and macadamia nut are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 142% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 718 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, macadamia nut is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to pork per calorie. Macadamia nut has a macronutrient ratio of 4:7:89 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Macadamia Nut | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | ~ |
| Fat | 89% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has less carbohydrates than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 230% more protein than macadamia nut - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pork and macadamia nut are high in saturated fat. Macadamia nut has 55% more saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Macadamia nut has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pork and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than macadamia nut - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pork and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both macadamia nut and pork contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Macadamia Nut | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.087 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 2.274 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.603 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.359 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 218% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Macadamia nut is a great source of iron and it has 105% more iron than pork - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and macadamia nut are high in potassium. Pork is very similar to pork for potassium - pork has 362mg 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 pork per 100 grams.
| Macadamia Nut | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.196 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.196 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both macadamia nut and pork contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Macadamia Nut | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.303 G | 1.64 G |
| Total | 1.303 G | 1.72 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 Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does pork or macadamia nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pork and macadamia nut are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 140% more calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and macadamia nut has 718 calories.
Is pork or macadamia nut better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 230% more protein than macadamia nut - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein.
Does pork or macadamia nut contain more calcium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than pork - pork has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium.
Does pork or macadamia nut contain more potassium?
Both pork and macadamia nut are high in potassium. Pork is very similar to pork for potassium - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium.