Ingredient swap
Macadamia Nuts vs Peanut Butter
Macadamia Nuts has 7.9 g protein and 718 calories per 100 g; peanut butter has 25 g and 588. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of macadamia nuts (134 g) ≈ ½ cup of peanut butter.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Macadamia Nuts | Peanut Butter |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 718 | 588 better |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 25 gbetter |
| Carbs | 13.8 gbetter | 20 g |
| Fat | 75.8 g | 50 g |
| Fiber | 8.6 gbetter | 6 g |
| Sugar | 4.6 gbetter | 9.2 g |
| Sodium | 5 mgbetter | 459 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 134 g | 258 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 peanut butter instead of macadamia nuts?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of macadamia nuts (134 g) ≈ ½ cup of peanut butter.
Which has more protein?
Peanut Butter, with 25 g per 100 g versus 7.9 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Peanut Butter, with 588 calories per 100 g.