Calories in
nuts, macadamia nuts, raw
718 kcal per 100 g Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw contains 718 calories per 100 grams, or about 962 calories per cup, whole or halves. Per 100 g it provides 7.9 g protein, 13.8 g carbohydrate and 75.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 7% carbohydrate, 4% protein, 89% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, whole or halves | 134.0 g | 962 | 10.6 g | 18.5 g | 101.5 g |
| 1 oz (10-12 kernels) | 28.4 g | 204 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 21.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup, whole or halves
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup, whole or halves |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 718 kcal | 962 kcal |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 10.6 g |
| Total fat | 75.8 g | 101.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 12.1 g | 16.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 18.5 g |
| Fibre | 8.6 g | 11.5 g |
| Sugars | 4.6 g | 6.1 g |
| Sodium | 5.0 mg | 6.7 mg |
| Potassium | 368.0 mg | 493.1 mg |
| Calcium | 85.0 mg | 113.9 mg |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 4.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 1.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 1.4 g | 1.8 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170178). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How nuts, macadamia nuts, raw compares
Among the 37 nut and seed products items on this site, nuts, macadamia nuts, raw ranks 2 of 37 by calorie density, against a category average of 450 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 60% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 1.1 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup, whole or halves (962 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 196 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in nuts, macadamia nuts, raw?
Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw contains 718 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 962 calories per cup, whole or halves. It also provides 7.9 g of protein, 13.8 g of carbohydrate and 75.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of nuts, macadamia nuts, raw?
By calories, nuts, macadamia nuts, raw is roughly 7% carbohydrate, 4% protein and 89% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup, whole or halves?
About 196 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the nuts, macadamia nuts, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.