Macadamia

 

Get an energising spark from a handful of macadamias. Rich in manganese and a source of niacin (vitamin B3), they’ll have you feeling alert all day long.

What nutrients in macadamias boost mood?
  •  Manganese
  •  Niacin Vitamin B3
  •  Monounsaturated Fats
  •  Dietary Fibre

 

*When eaten as part of a healthy varied diet.

How To Store And Prepare

Store
  •  Fridge
  •  Freeze
  •  Container

Top Tip: Store in a cool dry place in your home to keep macadamias fresh.

 
Prep
  •  Peel
  •  Bake
  •  Roast

Top Tip: Try a little Aussie spice with your macadamias by adding lemon myrtle and native pepper.

When Are They In Season?

Macadamias are available all year-round.

 

How Much Should You Eat?

Aim for a healthy handful (30g) of macadamias per day.

Did you know?

Aboriginal people have been enjoying macadamias grown on the east coast of Australia, for over 60,000 years.

Nutrition Information Panel

Serving size: 30g (15 macadamias raw)

  Av QTY Per serve %DI* Av QTY per 100g
Moisture 0.5g   1.6g
Energy 905kJ 10% 3020kJ
Protein 2.8g 6% 9.2g
Total fat 22.2g 32% 74g
Saturated fat 3g 13% 10g
Monounsaturated
fat
17.9g   59.6g
Polyunsaturated
fat
0.3g   1.1g
Total
Carbohydrates
1.4g <1% 4.5g
Sugars 1.4g <1% 4.5g
Sodium 0.3mg <1% 1mg
Niacin eq 1.2mg 12% 4.1mg
Manganese 1.5mg 31% 5.1mg
Total
polyphenols^
47mg
GAE
  156mg
GAE

Source: Aust Food Comp Data or ^ USDA data
*based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ
“<” means less than
GAE means Gallic Acid Equivalents

How Much Should You Eat?

Aim for a healthy handful (30g) of macadamias per day.

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