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Health Benefits and Other Info


Energy Powerhouse

· Macadamia nuts have sweet taste and are rich source of energy, provide about 718 cal/100g, 

one of the highest among nuts.


· The nuts are packed with many contain many health benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and 

vitamins that are essential for optimum health.


· 100 g of macadamia provides 8.6 g of dietary fiber and good source of phytosterols and beta-

sitosterols but contains no cholesterol.
 

Healthy Alternative

· Macadamia nuts are free in gluten and, therefore are a popular ingredient in the preparation of gluten 

free food formulas.  These formula preparations are in fact healthy alternatives in people with wheat food 

allergy and celiac disease.
 

Mineral Source

· The nuts are excellent source of minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese and zinc. 

100g nuts provide 3.6 mcg of selenium. Selenium is cardio-protective and an important anti-oxidant 

cofactor for glutathione peroxidase enzyme.


· They are also rich in many important B-complex vitamins, vital for body functions. 100g of nuts provide 

15% of niacin, 21% of pyridoxine (vit.B-6), 100% of thiamin, and 12% of riboflavin.
 

Multi-tasking Macadamias

· The nuts are also containing small amounts of vitamin-C, vitamin E. Both these fat soluble vitamins are

potent anti-oxidant activities which serve to protect cell membranes and DNA from harmful oxygen free 

radicals.


· Sweet, refreshing macadamias are packed with essential minerals, vitamins and heart friendly 

mono-unsaturated fatty acids.