Milk vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and hazelnut:
- Both hazelnut and milk are high in calcium.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Milk has 72% less saturated fat than hazelnut.
- Milk has 73% less carbohydrates than hazelnut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hazelnut is high in calories and milk has 92% less calories than hazelnut - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to hazelnut per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 26:38:36 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 10% |
| Fat | 36% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has 73% less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Hazelnut and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hazelnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 355% more protein than milk - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Milk has 72% less saturated fat than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and hazelnut are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and hazelnut are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has 18 times more Vitamin C than milk - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 17 times more Vitamin A than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than hazelnut - milk has 49iu 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 508 times more Vitamin E than milk - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Milk and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both milk and hazelnut contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Milk | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 88 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both hazelnut and milk are high in calcium. Hazelnut is very similar to milk for calcium - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 218 times more iron than milk - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 439% more potassium than milk - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hazelnut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 8.403 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 8.463 G |
Customize your serving size
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does hazelnut or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Hazelnut is high in calories and milk has 90% less calories than hazelnut - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does hazelnut or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has 70% fewer carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does hazelnut or milk contain more calcium?
Both hazelnut and milk are high in calcium. Hazelnut is very similar to milk for calcium - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or milk contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 218 times more iron than milk - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or milk contain more potassium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 440% more potassium than milk - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.