The macadamia nut was named for John Macadam, who was a colleague with Ferdinand von Mueller, the botanist who had initially described this genus. Looking at the health benefits of macadamia nuts, for their nutritional content per 100g, we can see that their fat amount is 74 g and thus can be seen to be high in fat. Moreover, their protein level is at 9.2 g. It can also be noted that they are reported to have the largest quantity of helpful monounsaturated fats for any known nut. Moreover, they are said to also contain 22% for omega-7 Palmitoleic acid and it is asserted that the health effect of this is similar to saturated fat. In relation to their energy content, this can be seen to be 740 kcal per 100 g.

In relation to the health benefits of macadamia nuts, for their vitamin content, they are said to provide 27% of the US RDA for adults as regards vitamin E, which is at 4 mg for every 100 g. Furthermore, calcium is at 64 mg, which is 6% of the RDA. In addition, iron is at 2 mg or 15% of the RDA. Additional to all this, we can see that phosphorus is at 241 mg or 34% of the RDA and moreover potassium at 410 mg or 9% of the RDA. Further to all this data, they also have 7.9 g carbohydrate in addition.

As a domestic health note one can observe that macadamias are reported to be toxic for dogs. If they ingest them, this might result in macadamia nut toxicosis that could give weakness, plus hind limb paralysis and also them being unable to stand from within 12 hours of taking in the food. Moreover, relative to the amount consumed they may have muscle tremors as well as pains in their joints and also great abdominal pain.

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This food which is popularly used in chocolate, is also similar to chestnuts and acorns used to feed livestock. It is said that Turkey is by a long way the largest producer in the world of this nut. Looking at hazelnuts’ nutrition facts, we can see that they give 628 kcal per 100 g and can thus serve as a reasonable energy source. Moreover, they have 16.7 g of carbohydrates. Dietary fiber was at 11g per 100 grammes. In relation to the fat in this food, it is at 60.75, with saturated at 4.464g, monounsaturated at 45.652 g and polyunsaturated at 7.92 g. Protein is at 14.95 grammes and water 5.31 grammes.

Looking at hazelnuts’ nutrition facts re: vitamin content, we can see that vitamin A is at negligible amounts as regards the US adult RDA is concerned. Conversely, vitamin B1 was at 0.643 mg being 56%, and in addition vitamin B2 was at 0.113 mg at 9%. In addition, niacin (B3) was at 1.8 mg or 12%. Furthermore, panothenic acid (B5) was at 0.918 mg or 18%; additionally vitamin B6 was given at 0.563 mg or 43%. Moreover, vitamin B was at 113 mg or 28%. Additionally vitamin C was also available at 6.3 mg or 8%.

Vitamin E was well represented at 15.03 mg or 100% and also vitamin K was give at 14.2 µg or 14%. In addition, calcium was at 114 mg or 11%. Iron was furthermore given at 4.7mg or 36%. As well as all this nutrition, magnesium was given at 163 mg being 46%, manganese was shown to be 6.175 mg at 294%, phosphorus was at 290 mg or 41% and potassium was shown as 680 mg being 41%. Finally, Zinc was given at 2.45 mg or 26%. Thus, it can be seen that hazelnuts may have an important role in relation to their nutrition. They may also be known as “filberts”.

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