Egg Yolk vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg yolk
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and hazelnut:
- Both hazelnut and egg yolk are high in calcium, calories, iron and protein.
- Egg yolk has 3.9 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut.
- Egg yolk has 7.7 times less sugar than hazelnut.
- Egg yolk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, hazelnut contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more dha and epa than hazelnut.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) 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 egg yolk are high in calories. Hazelnut has 101% more calories than egg yolk - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to hazelnut per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:76 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 10% |
| Fat | 76% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg yolk has 3.9 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg yolk has 7.7 times less sugar than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both hazelnut and egg yolk are high in protein. Hazelnut is very similar to hazelnut for protein - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg yolk is high in saturated fat and hazelnut has 53% less saturated fat than egg yolk - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and hazelnut has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than egg yolk - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 126 times more Vitamin A than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than hazelnut - egg yolk has 218iu 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 492% more Vitamin E than egg yolk - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Egg yolk and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, hazelnut contains more niacin. Both egg yolk and hazelnut contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Egg Yolk | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 88 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both hazelnut and egg yolk are high in calcium. Hazelnut is very similar to hazelnut for calcium - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Both hazelnut and egg yolk are high in iron. Hazelnut has 60% more iron than egg yolk - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 593% more potassium than egg yolk - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg 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,
| Egg Yolk | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 88 UG | 36 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 38 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1094 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more DHA and EPA than hazelnut per 100 grams. Both egg yolk and hazelnut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg Yolk | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.103 G | 0.06 G |
| DHA | 0.114 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.228 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than egg yolk per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.032 G | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 8.403 G |
| Total | 3.57 G | 8.463 G |
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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 hazelnut or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hazelnut and egg yolk are high in calories. Hazelnut has 100% more calories than egg yolk - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Does hazelnut or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Both hazelnut and egg yolk are high in calcium. Hazelnut is very similar to hazelnut for calcium - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or egg yolk contain more iron?
Both hazelnut and egg yolk are high in iron. Hazelnut has 60% more iron than egg yolk - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or egg yolk contain more potassium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 590% more potassium than egg yolk - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg of potassium.