Almond Butter vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Almond Butter and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond butter
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond butter and hazelnut:
- Both almond butter and hazelnut are high in Vitamin E, calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, almond butter contains more riboflavin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) 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 almond butter and hazelnut are high in calories. Hazelnut has a little more calories (5%) than almond butter by weight - almond butter has 614 calories per 100 grams and hazelnut has 646 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond butter is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to hazelnut for carbs. Almond butter has a macronutrient ratio of 13:11:76 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Butter | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11% | 10% |
| Fat | 76% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Almond butter and hazelnut contain similar amounts of carbs - almond butter has 18.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both almond butter and hazelnut are high in dietary fiber. Almond butter has a little more dietary fiber (10%) than hazelnut by weight - almond butter has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Almond butter and hazelnut contain similar amounts of sugar - almond butter has 6.3g of sugar per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both almond butter and hazelnut are high in protein. Almond butter has 39% more protein than hazelnut - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Almond butter is high in saturated fat and hazelnut has 31% less saturated fat than almond butter - almond butter has 6.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than almond butter - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Hazelnut and almond butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Both almond butter and hazelnut are high in Vitamin E. Almond butter has 58% more Vitamin E than hazelnut - almond butter has 24.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, almond butter contains more riboflavin. Both almond butter and hazelnut contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Almond Butter | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.939 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 3.155 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.318 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 53 UG | 88 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both almond butter and hazelnut are high in calcium. Almond butter has 182% more calcium than hazelnut - almond butter has 347mg of calcium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Both almond butter and hazelnut are high in iron. Hazelnut has 26% more iron than almond butter - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both almond butter and hazelnut are high in potassium. Almond butter is very similar to almond butter for potassium - almond butter has 748mg of potassium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg 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,
| Almond Butter | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 36 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hazelnut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond butter per 100 grams.
| Almond Butter | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both almond butter and hazelnut contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Almond Butter | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.011 G | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 13.605 G | 8.403 G |
| Total | 13.616 G | 8.463 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Almond Butter or Hazelnut .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does almond butter or hazelnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both almond butter and hazelnut are high in calories. Hazelnut has a little more calories ( 10%) than almond butter by weight - almond butter has 614 calories in 100g and hazelnut has 646 calories.
Does almond butter or hazelnut contain more calcium?
Both almond butter and hazelnut are high in calcium. Almond butter has 180% more calcium than hazelnut - almond butter has 347mg of calcium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
Does almond butter or hazelnut contain more iron?
Both almond butter and hazelnut are high in iron. Hazelnut has 30% more iron than almond butter - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
Does almond butter or hazelnut contain more potassium?
Both almond butter and hazelnut are high in potassium. Almond butter is very similar to almond butter for potassium - almond butter has 748mg of potassium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.