About healthy Macadamia Nuts

Nut(rition)

Nuts and Nutrition

Tree nuts include almonds, Brazils, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts.

In addition to their great taste, tree nuts are cholesterol-free and chock-full of important nutrients, including protein and fiber. They are also a great source of vitamins such as folic acid, niacin, and vitamins E and B-6, and minerals like magnesium, copper, zinc, selenium, phosphorous and potassium.

Did you know that...

Macadamia Nuts Only have 2 Net Impact Carbs* Per Serving!

Macadamia Nuts are a very good addition to your diet. Low Carb Diet, Only 2 Net Impact Carbs* Per Serving! That's right, these exotic little nuts only have 2 net impact carbohydrates per serving. To calculate net impact carbs, we took the total carbohydrates of 4 grams minus the 2 grams of fiber, and the net impact carbs are only 2 grams per serving! This makes macadamia nuts a great addition to your low-carb lifestyle!

* Net impact carb count pertains to unflavored and unmixed roasted or raw macadamia nuts only.

Did you know that...

90 % of the fat in nuts is unsaturated

While all nuts are relatively high in fat, most of the fat is unsaturated. Saturated fat has been shown to raise blood cholesterol levels, which can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. Unsaturated fats, such as polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, can actually lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or the "bad" cholesterol) levels.

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Eating nuts may help reduce the risk for heart disease

Recent studies have indicated that nuts may play an important role in reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease. Those who ate nuts even once a week had 25 % less heart disease than those who avoided nuts completely.

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You can eat nuts – even if you are watching your weight

In preliminary studies, researchers fount that nut eaters tended to maintain their body weight overall, even though they ate higher levels of protein, fiber, fat and calories. This data suggests that people who eat nuts may be better at regulating their energy balance than non-nut consumers.

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Nuts contain antioxidants and Phytochemicals

Researchers are continually discovering important information about the roles of antioxidants and phytochemicals in the prevention of chronic disease.

Antioxidants protect against oxidation, or damage to cells in the body. Oxidation may play a role in the development of cancer, diabetes, heart and lung disease and cataracts.

Phytochemicals are plant compounds that appear to decrease risk of heart disease, cancer and other chronic diseases.

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Nuts fit into a healthy lifestyle and can be consumed in any diet

Nuts are included in the U.S. Food Guide Pyramid. Nuts can be eaten every day. The recommended number of servings is 2 – 3 per day.

Nuts to your health!

Composition of Macadamia Nuts¹ (Dried)

Nutrients & Units...................Per 100 grams

Proximate

Water, g ..........................................2.88

Food Energy (Calories), kcal..........702

Protein (N x 5.30), g........................8.30

Total Lipid (fat), g..........................73.72

Carbohydrate (total), g..................13.73

Fiber, g.............................................5.28

Ash, g..............................................1.36

Vitamins

Thiamin, mg...................................0.350

Riboflavin, g..................................0.110

Niacin, mg.....................................2.140

Minerals

Calcium, mg....................................70

Iron, mg.........................................2.41

Magnesium, mg.............................116

Phosphorus, mg.............................136

Potassium, mg.............................. 368

Sodium, mg.......................................5

Zinc, mg........................................1.71

Copper, mg..................................0.296

Macadamia Oil

Color: Pale straw to light amber

Odor: Almost odorless

Appearance: Clear

Chemical Properties

Saponification Value....................191.3

Iodine Value (wijs)......................75.2

Solidification Point.....................12° Centigrade

Smoke Point.............................130° Centigrade

Flash Point...................less than 240° Centigrade

Fatty Acid Composition Saturated, total

Saturated, total........................15.7%

14:0 Myristic Acid.......................0.7%

16:0 Palmitic Acid.......................8.8%

18:0 Stearic Acid........................3.8%

20:0 Arachidic Acid......................2.4%

Monounsaturated, total..................82.5%

16:1 Palmitoleic Acid...................22.6%

18:1 Oleic Acid.........................58.4%

20:1 Eicosenoic..........................1.5%

Polyunsaturated, total...................1.8%

18:2 Linoleic Acid.......................1.8%

Cholesterol..............................0

Phytsterols..............................0

¹ Source: USDA Composition of Foods: Nuts and Seed Products. Number 8-12

Varietal differences and crop conditions can cause variations to the above values.

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