Ayurvedic Dravya · Dry-Fruit-Nut · — kcal / 100g

Macadamia

Macadamia is a traditional Ayurvedic dry-fruit-nut valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.

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Macadamia — Ayurvedic Dry-Fruit-Nut & USDA Nutrition

Macadamia — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Smooth, Soft
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira · Morning

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Macadamia is a traditional Ayurvedic dry-fruit-nut valued for its sweet taste and heating potency.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

The most unctuous nut — deeply grounding for vata; strict moderation for kapha.

Classical Provenance: Modern Ayurvedic texts.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • as buttery snack (unsalted)
  • blended into creamy sauces

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: nut allergy
  • Contraindication: kapha excess, weight gain
  • Contraindication: toxic to dogs (household note)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Macadamia

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 11 nuts (28g):

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