Half and Half vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Half And Half and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
half and half
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in half and half and hazelnut:
- Both hazelnut and half and half are high in calcium and calories.
- Half and half has 3 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut.
- Half and half has signficantly more Vitamin A than hazelnut.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, half and half contains more Vitamin B12.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Half and Half (Cream, fluid, half and half) 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 half and half are high in calories. Hazelnut has 393% more calories than half and half - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and half and half has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, half and half is similar to hazelnut for protein, carbs and fat. Half and half has a macronutrient ratio of 9:13:78 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Half and Half | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13% | 10% |
| Fat | 78% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Half and half has 3 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and half and half has 4.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than half and half - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and half and half does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Hazelnut and half and half contain similar amounts of sugar - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and half and half has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hazelnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 380% more protein than half and half - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and half and half has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Half and half is high in saturated fat and hazelnut has 36% less saturated fat than half and half - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and half and half has 7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both half and half and hazelnut are low in trans fat - half and half has 0.46g of trans fat per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Hazelnut has less cholesterol than half and half - half and half has 35mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has 322% more Vitamin C than half and half - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and half and half has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Half and half has signficantly more Vitamin A than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and half and half has 97ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Half and half and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - half and half has 2iu 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 60 times more Vitamin E than half and half - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and half and half has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Half and half and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - half and half has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, half and half contains more Vitamin B12. Both half and half and hazelnut contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Half and Half | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.194 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 0.109 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.539 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 88 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both hazelnut and half and half are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 15% more calcium than half and half - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 86 times more iron than half and half - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and half and half has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 472% more potassium than half and half - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and half and half has 132mg 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 half and half and hazelnut contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Half and Half | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 22 UG | 36 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both half and half and hazelnut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Half and Half | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.041 G | 0.06 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.05 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than half and half per 100 grams.
| Half and Half | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.015 G | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.466 G | 8.403 G |
| Total | 0.481 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: Half and Half (Cream, fluid, half and half) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does hazelnut or half and half contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hazelnut and half and half are high in calories. Hazelnut has 390% more calories than half and half - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and half and half has 131 calories.
Does hazelnut or half and half contain more calcium?
Both hazelnut and half and half are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 20% more calcium than half and half - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and half and half has 107mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or half and half contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 86 times more iron than half and half - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and half and half has 0.05mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or half and half contain more potassium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 470% more potassium than half and half - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and half and half has 132mg of potassium.