Canned Tuna vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and hazelnut:
- Both hazelnut and canned tuna are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Canned tuna has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more dha, epa and dpa than hazelnut.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) 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 canned tuna are high in calories. Hazelnut has 405% more calories than canned tuna - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to hazelnut per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 10% |
| Fat | 22% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both hazelnut and canned tuna are high in protein. Canned tuna has 57% more protein than hazelnut - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Canned tuna has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Hazelnut has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than canned tuna - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Hazelnut and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than canned tuna - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
| Canned Tuna | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 88 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 779% more calcium than canned tuna - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 352% more iron than canned tuna - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both hazelnut and canned tuna are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 219% more potassium than canned tuna - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more DHA, EPA and DPA than hazelnut per 100 grams. Both canned tuna and hazelnut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Canned Tuna | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.06 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 8.403 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.055 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does hazelnut or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hazelnut and canned tuna are high in calories. Hazelnut has 410% more calories than canned tuna - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is hazelnut or canned tuna better for protein?
Both hazelnut and canned tuna are high in protein. Canned tuna has 60% more protein than hazelnut - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does hazelnut or canned tuna contain more calcium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of calcium and it has 780% more calcium than canned tuna - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or canned tuna contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 350% more iron than canned tuna - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both hazelnut and canned tuna are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 220% more potassium than canned tuna - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.