Peanut Butter vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Peanut Butter and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peanut butter
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanut butter and hazelnut:
- Both hazelnut and peanut butter are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, however, peanut butter contains more niacin.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with 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 peanut butter are high in calories. Hazelnut has a little more calories (10%) than peanut butter by weight - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and peanut butter has 589 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanut butter is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to hazelnut per calorie. Peanut butter has a macronutrient ratio of 15:14:71 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanut Butter | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 10% |
| Fat | 71% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Hazelnut and peanut butter contain similar amounts of carbs - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut butter has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both hazelnut and peanut butter are high in dietary fiber. Hazelnut has 18% more dietary fiber than peanut butter - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut butter has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hazelnut and peanut butter contain similar amounts of sugar - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut butter has 8.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both hazelnut and peanut butter are high in protein. Peanut butter has 60% more protein than hazelnut - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and peanut butter has 24.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut butter is high in saturated fat and hazelnut has 41% less saturated fat than peanut butter - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut butter has 7.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than peanut butter - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Hazelnut and peanut butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 143% more Vitamin E than peanut butter - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut butter has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Peanut butter and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - peanut butter has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, however, peanut butter contains more niacin. Both peanut butter and hazelnut contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Peanut Butter | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.106 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.111 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 13.696 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.118 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.418 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 92 UG | 88 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hazelnut and peanut butter are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 173% more calcium than peanut butter - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 45mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 131% more iron than peanut butter - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut butter has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both hazelnut and peanut butter are high in potassium. Hazelnut is very similar to peanut butter for potassium - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both peanut butter and hazelnut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Peanut Butter | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.078 G | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both peanut butter and hazelnut contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Peanut Butter | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.64 G | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 13.854 G | 8.403 G |
| Total | 14.494 G | 8.463 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Peanut Butter or Hazelnut .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does hazelnut or peanut butter contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hazelnut and peanut butter are high in calories. Hazelnut has a little more calories ( 10%) than peanut butter by weight - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and peanut butter has 589 calories.
Does hazelnut or peanut butter contain more calcium?
Both hazelnut and peanut butter are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 170% more calcium than peanut butter - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut butter has 45mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or peanut butter contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 130% more iron than peanut butter - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut butter has 1.9mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or peanut butter contain more potassium?
Both hazelnut and peanut butter are high in potassium. Hazelnut is very similar to peanut butter for potassium - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.