Hazelnut vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Hazelnut and Cooked Turkey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hazelnut
versus
cooked
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hazelnut and turkey:
- Both hazelnut and turkey are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Hazelnut has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Turkey has 292.3 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut.
- Turkey has 52% less saturated fat than hazelnut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hazelnut and turkey are high in calories. Hazelnut has 242% more calories than turkey - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and turkey has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hazelnut is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to turkey per calorie. Hazelnut has a macronutrient ratio of 9:10:81 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hazelnut | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 10% | ~ |
| Fat | 81% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Turkey has 292.3 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than turkey - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Turkey has less sugar than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both hazelnut and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has 90% more protein than hazelnut - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Turkey has 52% less saturated fat than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and hazelnut are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Hazelnut has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey - turkey has 109mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than turkey - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Hazelnut and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Turkey has more Vitamin D than hazelnut - turkey has 15iu 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 217 times more Vitamin E than turkey - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12. Both hazelnut and turkey contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Hazelnut | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.338 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.123 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 2.05 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.923 MG | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.62 MG | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 88 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 779% more calcium than turkey - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 302% more iron than turkey - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both hazelnut and turkey are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 216% more potassium than turkey - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both hazelnut and turkey contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Hazelnut | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.06 G | 0.108 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.06 G | 0.129 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than turkey per 100 grams.
| Hazelnut | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 8.403 G | 1.873 G |
| Total | 8.403 G | 1.883 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.
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FAQ
Does hazelnut or turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hazelnut and turkey are high in calories. Hazelnut has 240% more calories than turkey - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and turkey has 189 calories.
Is hazelnut or turkey better for protein?
Both hazelnut and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has 90% more protein than hazelnut - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Does hazelnut or turkey contain more calcium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of calcium and it has 780% more calcium than turkey - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or turkey contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 300% more iron than turkey - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or turkey contain more potassium?
Both hazelnut and turkey are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 220% more potassium than turkey - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.