Macadamia Nuts (Whole):
Grams to Cups
One cup of whole macadamia nuts weighs 130 grams. The richest, butteriest of all nuts, macadamias contain up to 75% fat, giving baked goods — especially white chocolate macadamia cookies — an extraordinarily tender, luxurious texture.
Convert Macadamia Nuts (Whole)
1 cup = 130 grams
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Quick reference
Measurement Table
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cup | 16 g | 0.56 oz |
| ¼ cup | 33 g | 1.16 oz |
| ⅓ cup | 43 g | 1.52 oz |
| ½ cup | 65 g | 2.29 oz |
| ⅔ cup | 87 g | 3.07 oz |
| ¾ cup | 98 g | 3.46 oz |
| 1 cup | 130 g | 4.59 oz |
| 1¼ cups | 163 g | 5.75 oz |
| 1½ cups | 195 g | 6.88 oz |
| 2 cups | 260 g | 9.17 oz |
| 3 cups | 390 g | 13.76 oz |
About Macadamia Nuts (Whole)
Macadamia nuts are the highest-fat nut commonly used in baking, with approximately 75% fat content. This extreme richness means they contribute significantly to the moistness and tenderness of baked goods. In cookies especially, macadamias release fat into the dough during baking, helping spread and creating a characteristically soft, buttery bite.
At 130 g per cup, whole macadamias fall between hazelnuts (135 g/cup) and pistachios (120 g/cup) in density. Their round, smooth shape means they pack fairly efficiently. When halved or chopped, the density per cup increases as pieces fit together with fewer air gaps.
Macadamia nuts have a delicate, sweet flavor that pairs particularly well with white chocolate, coconut, and tropical fruits. They are commonly found in Hawaiian-inspired desserts, tropical cookies, and nut-forward quick breads. Their naturally buttery flavor means you can sometimes reduce the added butter in a recipe when using macadamias in large quantities.
Because of their very high fat content, macadamia nuts go rancid faster than lower-fat nuts. Always store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer, and taste before using — rancid macadamias have a soapy, bitter off-flavor that ruins finished baked goods.
Tips for measuring Macadamia Nuts (Whole)
- Store in the fridge or freezer — their very high fat content causes rapid rancidity.
- Taste a nut before using the full batch — rancidity is easy to detect.
- Halved macadamias give more visual impact than whole or chopped in cookies.
- Pair with white chocolate and coconut for a classic tropical cookie profile.
Common mistakes
- Storing at room temperature long-term — they go rancid faster than most nuts.
- Overlooking the fat contribution — large quantities may over-tenderize cookie dough.
- Chopping too finely — macadamias lose their distinctive texture when over-processed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams in a cup of Macadamia Nuts (Whole)?
- 1 cup of Macadamia Nuts (Whole) weighs 130 grams. This is the standard measurement used in most American recipes.
- How many cups is 130 grams of Macadamia Nuts (Whole)?
- 130 grams of Macadamia Nuts (Whole) equals exactly 1 cup. For partial amounts, use the converter above or the measurement table.
- Is 130 g per cup accurate for all brands?
- 130 g/cup is the widely accepted standard. Minor brand-to-brand variation exists (±5–10%), but for most baking purposes this figure is reliable.