White Bread vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of White Bread and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white bread
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and hazelnut:
- Both white bread and hazelnut are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Hazelnut has more beta-carotene than white bread, however, white bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than hazelnut.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and potassium.
- White bread has more riboflavin and niacin, however, hazelnut contains more Vitamin B6.
- White bread has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) 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 white bread and hazelnut are high in calories. Hazelnut has 171% more calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and hazelnut has 646 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white bread is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to hazelnut per calorie. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Bread | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 10% |
| Fat | 8% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White bread is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 60% less carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both white bread and hazelnut are high in dietary fiber. White bread is very similar to white bread for dietary fiber - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White bread and hazelnut contain similar amounts of sugar - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both white bread and hazelnut are high in protein. Hazelnut has 41% more protein than white bread - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
White bread has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both white bread and hazelnut are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than white bread - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Hazelnut and white bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 39 times more Vitamin E than white bread - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
White bread has more Vitamin K than hazelnut - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
White bread has more riboflavin and niacin, however, hazelnut contains more Vitamin B6. Both white bread and hazelnut contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| White Bread | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.51 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.255 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 4.455 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 127 UG | 88 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both white bread and hazelnut are high in calcium. White bread has 456% more calcium than hazelnut - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Both white bread and hazelnut are high in iron. White bread has 12% more iron than hazelnut - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
potassium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 494% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg of potassium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg 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, hazelnut has more beta-carotene than white bread per 100 grams, however, white bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than hazelnut per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 36 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 25 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both white bread and hazelnut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| White Bread | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.06 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.086 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than white bread per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.879 G | 8.403 G |
| Total | 0.884 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: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does white bread or hazelnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both white bread and hazelnut are high in calories. Hazelnut has 170% more calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and hazelnut has 646 calories.
Does white bread or hazelnut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white bread is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 60% fewer carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
Does white bread or hazelnut contain more calcium?
Both white bread and hazelnut are high in calcium. White bread has 460% more calcium than hazelnut - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
Does white bread or hazelnut contain more iron?
Both white bread and hazelnut are high in iron. White bread has 10% more iron than hazelnut - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
Does white bread or hazelnut contain more potassium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 490% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg of potassium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.