Boiled Egg vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and hazelnut:
- Both hazelnut and boiled egg are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Boiled egg has 14.7 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more dha than hazelnut.
- Hazelnut has more beta-carotene than boiled egg, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than hazelnut.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hazelnut and boiled egg are high in calories. Hazelnut has 317% more calories than boiled egg - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to hazelnut per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 10% |
| Fat | 64% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Boiled egg has 14.7 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Hazelnut and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both hazelnut and boiled egg are high in protein. Hazelnut has 19% more protein than boiled egg - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Boiled egg has 28% less saturated fat than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and hazelnut has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 48 times more Vitamin A than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than hazelnut - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 13 times more Vitamin E than boiled egg - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, boiled egg contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both boiled egg and hazelnut contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Boiled Egg | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 88 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both hazelnut and boiled egg are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 146% more calcium than boiled egg - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 268% more iron than boiled egg - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 499% more potassium than boiled egg - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, hazelnut has more beta-carotene than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than hazelnut per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 36 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more DHA than hazelnut per 100 grams. Both boiled egg and hazelnut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Boiled Egg | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.06 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than boiled egg per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 8.403 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 1.188 G | 8.463 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does hazelnut or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hazelnut and boiled egg are high in calories. Hazelnut has 320% more calories than boiled egg - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is hazelnut or boiled egg better for protein?
Both hazelnut and boiled egg are high in protein. Hazelnut has 20% more protein than boiled egg - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does hazelnut or boiled egg contain more calcium?
Both hazelnut and boiled egg are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 150% more calcium than boiled egg - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or boiled egg contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 270% more iron than boiled egg - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or boiled egg contain more potassium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 500% more potassium than boiled egg - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.