Macadamia Nuts
The pearl of nuts, with the purest fat profile of all: creamy white balls with a rich, luxurious buttery flavour that melt in the mouth. Their net carbohydrate is close to zero, so a glycemic index does not apply, and they are packed with healthy monounsaturated fats (palmitoleic acid, omega-7).
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
6 to 8 nuts are quite enough; their very high fat density gives deep, very fast fullness that keeps you from reaching for starch and snacks for hours.
Best preparation methods
Eat them raw or lightly roasted without salt to enjoy their pure, natural buttery sweetness, and avoid versions fried in commercial oils or heavily salted.
Important Nutritional Note
Macadamias have the highest share of monounsaturated fat of all nuts and one of the lowest carbohydrate contents; a top choice for keto diets and for managing insulin resistance.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (15 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 718 kcal | 107.7 kcal |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 2.1 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 75.8 g | 11.4 g |
| Dietary fibre | 8.6 g | 1.3 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It has 718 kcal per 100 g, ranking 15 of 15 in Nuts & seeds (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Macadamia Nuts good for weight loss?
Macadamia Nuts provides 718 kcal per 100 g, so it is high in calories and fits a weight-loss plan only in small, measured amounts; a 15 g portion gives 108 kcal.
How does Macadamia Nuts affect blood sugar?
Macadamia Nuts contains only 5.2 g of available carbohydrate per 100 g, so the glycemic index does not apply and its direct effect on blood sugar is minimal. The meal’s effect depends on what you eat with it, such as bread, rice or sweetened sauces.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Macadamia Nuts?
A typical 15 g portion of Macadamia Nuts provides about 108 kcal, 1.2 g protein, 2.1 g carbohydrate, 11.4 g fat and 1.3 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.