Macadamia Nut vs. Raw Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Macadamia Nut and Raw 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
raw turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in macadamia nut and raw turkey:
- Both macadamia nut and raw turkey are high in calories and potassium.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin, however, raw turkey contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Macadamia nut is a great source of iron.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Raw turkey has 58.1 times less sugar than macadamia nut.
- Raw turkey has 94.5 times less carbohydrates than macadamia nut.
- Raw turkey is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Raw Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both macadamia nut and raw turkey are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 399% more calories than raw turkey - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and raw turkey has 144 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, macadamia nut is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to raw turkey per calorie. Macadamia nut has a macronutrient ratio of 4:7:89 and for raw turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Macadamia Nut | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | ~ |
| Fat | 89% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw turkey has 94.5 times less carbohydrates than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw turkey has 0.14g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in macadamia nut are made of 61% dietary fiber, 31% sugar and 8% starch, whereas the carbs in raw turkey comprise of 50% sugar and 50% starch.
dietary fiber
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw turkey - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw turkey does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw turkey has 58.1 times less sugar than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and raw turkey has 0.07g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Raw turkey is an excellent source of protein and it has 178% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and raw turkey has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Macadamia nut is high in saturated fat and raw turkey has 88% less saturated fat than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw turkey has 1.5g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both raw turkey and macadamia nut are low in trans fat - raw turkey has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Macadamia nut has less cholesterol than raw turkey - raw turkey has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut has more Vitamin C than raw turkey - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Raw turkey has more Vitamin A than macadamia nut - raw turkey has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Raw turkey has more Vitamin D than macadamia nut - raw turkey has 12iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Macadamia nut and raw turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw turkey has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin, however, raw turkey contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12. Both macadamia nut and raw turkey contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Macadamia Nut | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.087 MG | 0.185 MG |
| Niacin | 2.274 MG | 7.631 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.603 MG | 0.811 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.359 MG | 0.599 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 536% more calcium than raw turkey - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and raw turkey has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Macadamia nut is a great source of iron and it has 208% more iron than raw turkey - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and raw turkey has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Both macadamia nut and raw turkey are high in potassium. Macadamia nut has 62% more potassium than raw turkey - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and raw turkey has 224mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than raw turkey per 100 grams.
| Macadamia Nut | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.196 G | 0.079 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.002 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.196 G | 0.088 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both macadamia nut and raw turkey contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Macadamia Nut | Raw Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.303 G | 1.307 G |
| Total | 1.303 G | 1.313 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 Raw Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw) .
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FAQ
Does macadamia nut or raw turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both macadamia nut and raw turkey are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 400% more calories than raw turkey - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and raw turkey has 144 calories.
Is macadamia nut or raw turkey better for protein?
Raw turkey is a fantastic source of protein and it has 180% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and raw turkey has 21.6g of protein.
Does macadamia nut or raw turkey contain more calcium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 540% more calcium than raw turkey - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and raw turkey has 11mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or raw turkey contain more potassium?
Both macadamia nut and raw turkey are high in potassium. Macadamia nut has 60% more potassium than raw turkey - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and raw turkey has 224mg of potassium.