Grapefruit vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and hazelnut:
- Grapefruit has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut.
- Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hazelnut is high in calories and grapefruit has 93% less calories than hazelnut - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to hazelnut for protein. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 10% |
| Fat | 3% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Grapefruit has 39% less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 488% more dietary fiber than grapefruit - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hazelnut and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hazelnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than grapefruit - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Grapefruit has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grapefruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 721% more Vitamin C than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has 18 times more Vitamin A than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 116 times more Vitamin E than grapefruit - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Grapefruit | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 88 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 459% more calcium than grapefruit - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 53 times more iron than grapefruit - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 459% more potassium than grapefruit - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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, both grapefruit and hazelnut contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Grapefruit | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 36 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | 1 UG |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hazelnut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 8.403 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does hazelnut or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Hazelnut is high in calories and grapefruit has 90% less calories than hazelnut - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does hazelnut or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, grapefruit has 40% fewer carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
Does hazelnut or grapefruit contain more calcium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of calcium and it has 460% more calcium than grapefruit - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or grapefruit contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 53 times more iron than grapefruit - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or grapefruit contain more potassium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 460% more potassium than grapefruit - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.