Salmon vs. Macadamia Nut
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Macadamia Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
macadamia nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and macadamia nut:
- Both macadamia nut and salmon are high in calories and potassium.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin and folate, however, salmon contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Macadamia nut is a great source of iron.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both macadamia nut and salmon are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 465% more calories than salmon - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to macadamia nut per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for macadamia nut, 4:7:89 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 7% |
| Fat | 33% | 89% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has less carbohydrates than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 163% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Macadamia nut is high in saturated fat and salmon has 93% less saturated fat than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and macadamia nut are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Macadamia nut has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut has more Vitamin C than salmon - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than macadamia nut - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than macadamia nut - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Macadamia nut and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Salmon and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin and folate, however, salmon contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both salmon and macadamia nut contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Salmon | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.71 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.087 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 2.274 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.603 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.359 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 10 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 900% more calcium than salmon - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Macadamia nut is a great source of iron and it has 597% more iron than salmon - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both macadamia nut and salmon are high in potassium. Macadamia nut is very similar to macadamia nut for potassium - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than salmon per 100 grams, however, salmon contains more dha, epa and dpa than macadamia nut per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.196 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.196 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | 1.944 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 1.303 G |
| Total | 0.087 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does macadamia nut or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both macadamia nut and salmon are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 470% more calories than salmon - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is macadamia nut or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 160% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does macadamia nut or salmon contain more calcium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 900% more calcium than salmon - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or salmon contain more potassium?
Both macadamia nut and salmon are high in potassium. Macadamia nut is very similar to macadamia nut for potassium - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.