Barley vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and hazelnut:
- Both barley and hazelnut are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Barley has 5.1 times less sugar than hazelnut.
- Barley has more niacin, however, hazelnut contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Barley has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut.
- Hazelnut has more beta-carotene than barley, however, barley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than hazelnut.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) 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 barley and hazelnut are high in calories. Hazelnut has 84% more calories than barley - barley has 352 calories per 100 grams and hazelnut has 646 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to hazelnut for protein. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 10% |
| Fat | 3% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 77% less carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both barley and hazelnut are high in dietary fiber. Barley has 66% more dietary fiber than hazelnut - barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Barley has 5.1 times less sugar than hazelnut - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both barley and hazelnut are high in protein. Hazelnut has 52% more protein than barley - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Barley has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut - barley has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than barley - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Barley and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - barley has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 763 times more Vitamin E than barley - barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Barley and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more niacin, however, hazelnut contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both barley and hazelnut contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Barley | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 88 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 324% more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Both barley and hazelnut are high in iron. Hazelnut has 75% more iron than barley - barley has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both barley and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 170% more potassium than barley - barley has 280mg 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, hazelnut has more beta-carotene than barley per 100 grams, however, barley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than hazelnut per 100 grams.
| Barley | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 36 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both barley and hazelnut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Barley | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than barley per 100 grams.
| Barley | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 8.403 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.505 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.
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FAQ
Does barley or hazelnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both barley and hazelnut are high in calories. Hazelnut has 80% more calories than barley - barley has 352 calories in 100g and hazelnut has 646 calories.
Does barley or hazelnut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 80% fewer carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of carbs for 100g and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
Does barley or hazelnut contain more calcium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
Does barley or hazelnut contain more iron?
Both barley and hazelnut are high in iron. Hazelnut has 80% more iron than barley - barley has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
Does barley or hazelnut contain more potassium?
Both barley and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 170% more potassium than barley - barley has 280mg of potassium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.