Brazil Nut vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Brazil Nut and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brazil nut
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brazil nut and hazelnut:
- Both brazil nut and hazelnut are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Hazelnut has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) 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 brazil nut and hazelnut are high in calories. Brazil nut is very similar to hazelnut for calories - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and hazelnut has 646 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brazil nut is heavier in fat and similar to hazelnut for protein and carbs. Brazil nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brazil Nut | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 10% |
| Fat | 85% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brazil nut and hazelnut contain similar amounts of carbs - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brazil nut and hazelnut are high in dietary fiber. Hazelnut has 25% more dietary fiber than brazil nut - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brazil nut and hazelnut contain similar amounts of sugar - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both brazil nut and hazelnut are high in protein. Brazil nut is very similar to brazil nut for protein - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brazil nut is high in saturated fat and hazelnut has 72% less saturated fat than brazil nut - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has 443% more Vitamin C than brazil nut - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Hazelnut and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 170% more Vitamin E than brazil nut - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both brazil nut and hazelnut contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Brazil Nut | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.617 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.035 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 0.295 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.101 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 88 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both brazil nut and hazelnut are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 30% more calcium than hazelnut - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Both brazil nut and hazelnut are high in iron. Hazelnut has 80% more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 15% more potassium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both brazil nut and hazelnut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Brazil Nut | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.036 G | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.036 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than hazelnut per 100 grams.
| Brazil Nut | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.167 G | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 24.363 G | 8.403 G |
| Total | 24.53 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: Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or hazelnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brazil nut and hazelnut are high in calories. Brazil nut is quite similar to hazelnut for calories - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and hazelnut has 646 calories.
Does brazil nut or hazelnut contain more calcium?
Both brazil nut and hazelnut are high in calcium. Brazil nut has 30% more calcium than hazelnut - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or hazelnut contain more iron?
Both brazil nut and hazelnut are high in iron. Hazelnut has 80% more iron than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron in 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
Does brazil nut or hazelnut contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 20% more potassium than brazil nut - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.