Macadamia nuts
Low GI
GL 0.3 per piece (28 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- High monounsaturated fat content
- High calorie density
Macadamia nuts has a glycemic index of 10 (Low). One piece (28 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.3.
Reviewed Aug 7, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Macadamia nuts
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 3 g | 0 |
| 1 tablespoon | 8 g | 0.1 |
| 1 oz (approx. 10-12 kernels) | 28 g | 0.3 |
| 1 cup | 134 g | 1.3 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 718 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 13.8 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4.6 g |
| Natural | 4.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8.6 g |
| Soluble | 2.6 g |
| Insoluble | 6 g |
| Protein | 7.9 g |
| Fat | 75.8 g |
| Saturated | 12.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 63.7 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High monounsaturated fat content
- Very low glycemic load
- Good source of fiber
- High calorie density
- Low protein content
- Low water content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Macadamia nuts?
Macadamia nuts has a glycemic index of 10 (Low). One piece (28 g) has a glycemic load of 0.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Macadamia nuts good for people with insulin resistance?
Macadamia nuts has a low glycemic index (10), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Macadamia nuts has the lowest glycemic load?
Macadamia nuts has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Macadamia nuts in this database (1 per 100 g).
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