Beef vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and hazelnut:
- Both beef and hazelnut are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) 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 beef and hazelnut are high in calories. Hazelnut has 133% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and hazelnut has 646 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to hazelnut per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 10% |
| Fat | 62% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both beef and hazelnut are high in protein. Beef has 69% more protein than hazelnut - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and hazelnut has 39% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Hazelnut has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Hazelnut has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than beef - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beef and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef 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 126 times more Vitamin E than beef - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beef and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both beef and hazelnut contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Beef | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 88 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 251% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Both beef and hazelnut are high in iron. Hazelnut has 95% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 175% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both beef and hazelnut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Beef | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.013 G | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 8.403 G |
| Total | 0.403 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 beef or hazelnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and hazelnut are high in calories. Hazelnut has 130% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and hazelnut has 646 calories.
Is beef or hazelnut better for protein?
Both beef and hazelnut are high in protein. Beef has 70% more protein than hazelnut - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15g of protein.
Does beef or hazelnut contain more calcium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
Does beef or hazelnut contain more iron?
Both beef and hazelnut are high in iron. Hazelnut has 100% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
Does beef or hazelnut contain more potassium?
Both beef and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 180% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.