Are Macadamia nuts keto?
Keto-friendly 1.5 g net carbs per 10–12 nuts (28 g) — 8% of a 20 g keto day.
Short answer: Yes. 10–12 nuts (28 g) of macadamia nuts: 1.5 g net carbs — 8% of a strict 20 g keto day — with 21.2 g fat and 2.2 g protein.
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Macadamias have the highest fat and lowest protein of common nuts, which makes their macro ratio close to a keto plate on its own.
How macadamia nuts fits a keto carb budget
On a 20 g day you could eat about 13.3 servings before reaching the limit — in practice macadamia nuts will never be what pushes you over.
Worked example. 28 g of macadamia nuts = 3.9 g total carbs − 2.4 g fibre = 1.5 g net carbs, 21.2 g fat, 2.2 g protein and 201 kcal.
Buying a packaged or flavoured macadamia nuts product? Run its label through the net carb calculator — added sugars change the picture quickly.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 10–12 nuts (28 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 718 kcal | 201 kcal |
| Fat | 75.8 g | 21.2 g |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 2.2 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 3.9 g |
| Fibre | 8.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Net carbs | 5.2 g | 1.5 g |
Where the energy comes from:
How to eat macadamia nuts on keto
- They are expensive — buy halves or pieces for cooking.
Compared with other nuts and seeds
Macadamia nuts ranks #5 of 12 nuts and seeds in our database by net carbs per 100 g (lowest first). Fat-dense and convenient, but net carbs vary five-fold between types.
| Food | Net carbs / 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Flax seeds | 1.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Brazil nuts | 4.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Pecans | 4.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Pumpkin seeds | 4.7 g | 1.4 g |
| Walnuts | 7 g | 2 g |
| Peanuts | 7.6 g | 2.1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in macadamia nuts?
Macadamia nuts has about 5.2 g of net carbs per 100 g (13.8 g total carbohydrate minus 8.6 g fibre), and about 1.5 g per 10–12 nuts (28 g).
Can you eat macadamia nuts on keto?
Yes. A typical serving uses 8% of a strict 20 g net-carb day.
Values are per 100 g of the raw or stated food, rounded, from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and varieties differ — check the label for packaged products.