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Macadamia Nuts

Health BENEFITS of Macadamia Nuts:

High in Manganese

  • helps the body absorb calcium
  • important for strong bones and joints
  • supports antioxidant enzymes that fight free radicals
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High in Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

  • helps the body convert food into energy
  • promotes a strong digestive system
  • supports the production of hydrochloric acid
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High in Copper

  • aids in producing ATP, the body's main source of energy
  • helps release stored iron to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells
  • assists in making and maintaining strong connective tissues
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High in Magnesium

  • aids in muscle contraction and relaxation
  • helps manufacture and repair the genetic material DNA and RNA
  • supports healthy blood pressure
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High in Polyphenols (Phytonutrients)

  • assist in lowering blood pressure and heart disease risk
  • aid in reducing inflammation and oxidation stress
  • help slow down carbohydrate digestion and tumor growth

Good Amounts of:

MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1/4 cup whole macadamia nuts = approximately 204 calories)

7%
Carbohydrates
4%
Protein
89%
Fat

MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN

(grams per1/4 cup whole macadamia nuts)

3.9g
Carbohydrates

2.2g
Protein

21.5g
Fat

FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS

(grams per 1/4 cup whole macadamia nuts)

2.4g
Fiber*

1.3g
Natural Sugars*

NET CARBS

(grams per 1/4 cup whole macadamia nuts)

1.5g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs

*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)

Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.