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Macadamia
Nuts
Macadamia Nuts are classified as Macadamia
integrifolia/Macadamia tetraphylla.
Macadamia nuts are cholesterol-free
and full of important nutrients, including protein and fiber.
They are also a great source of vitamins such as folic acid,
niacin, and vitamins E and B-6, and minerals like magnesium,
copper, zinc, selenium, phosphorous and potassium. Per 100
g, the nut is reported to contain 691 calories, 3.03.1
g H2O, 7.88.7 g protein, 71.471.6 g fat, 15.115.9
g total carbohydrate, 2.5 g fiber, 1.7 g ash, 48 mg Ca, 161
mg P, 20 mg Fe, 264 mg K, 0 mg b-carotene equivalent, 0.34
mg thiamine, 0.11 mg riboflavin, 1.3 mg niacin, and 0 mg ascorbic
acid. According to MacFarlane and Harris (1981), the oil is
high in monounsaturates (79%) and palmitoleic acid (1625%).
The composition ranges from 0.11.4% lauric, 0.70.8
myristic, 8.09.2 palmitic, 15.624.6 palmitoleic,
3.3 3.4 stearic, 54.864.2 oleic, 1.51.9
linoleic, 2.42.7 arachidic, 2.13.1 eicosenoic,
and 0.30.7% behenic acids. The oilcake contains 8.1%
moisture, 12.6% oil, 2.6% crude fiber, 33.4% crude protein,
and 43.3% N-free extract.
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