Ingredient swap
Macadamia Nuts vs Peanuts
Macadamia Nuts has 7.9 g protein and 718 calories per 100 g; peanuts has 25.8 g and 567. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of macadamia nuts (134 g) ≈ 1 cup of peanuts.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Macadamia Nuts | Peanuts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 718 | 567 better |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 25.8 gbetter |
| Carbs | 13.8 gbetter | 16.1 g |
| Fat | 75.8 g | 49.2 g |
| Fiber | 8.6 g | 8.5 g |
| Sugar | 4.6 g | 4.7 g |
| Sodium | 5 mgbetter | 18 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 134 g | 146 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use peanuts instead of macadamia nuts?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of macadamia nuts (134 g) ≈ 1 cup of peanuts.
Which has more protein?
Peanuts, with 25.8 g per 100 g versus 7.9 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Peanuts, with 567 calories per 100 g.