Butter, Unsalted vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butter, unsalted
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and hazelnut:
- Both hazelnut and butter, unsalted are high in calories.
- Butter, unsalted has 292.3 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut.
- Butter, unsalted has 80.5 times less sugar than hazelnut.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) 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 butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 11% more calories than hazelnut - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butter, unsalted is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to hazelnut per calorie. Butter, unsalted has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:100 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butter, Unsalted | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 10% |
| Fat | 100% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butter, unsalted has 292.3 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Butter, unsalted has 80.5 times less sugar than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hazelnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 16 times more protein than butter, unsalted - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Butter, unsalted is high in saturated fat and hazelnut has 91% less saturated fat than butter, unsalted - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and hazelnut has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than butter, unsalted - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 227 times more Vitamin A than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 559% more Vitamin E than butter, unsalted - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butter, unsalted has more Vitamin K than hazelnut - butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more Vitamin B12.
| Butter, Unsalted | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 88 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 413% more calcium than butter, unsalted - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 218 times more iron than butter, unsalted - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 30 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg 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,
| Butter, Unsalted | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 158 UG | 36 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than hazelnut per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.18 G | 0.06 G |
| Total | 1.18 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than butter, unsalted per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.138 G | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | 8.403 G |
| Total | 1.968 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: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does hazelnut or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hazelnut and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 10% more calories than hazelnut - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Does hazelnut or butter, unsalted contain more calcium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of calcium and it has 410% more calcium than butter, unsalted - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or butter, unsalted contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 218 times more iron than butter, unsalted - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or butter, unsalted contain more potassium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 30 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.