Whole Wheat Bread vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat bread
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and hazelnut:
- Both whole wheat bread and hazelnut are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Hazelnut has more beta-carotene than whole wheat bread, however, whole wheat bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than hazelnut.
- Hazelnut has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
- Whole wheat bread has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) 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 whole wheat bread and hazelnut are high in calories. Hazelnut has 144% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and hazelnut has 646 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to hazelnut per calorie. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 10% |
| Fat | 14% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 59% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both whole wheat bread and hazelnut are high in dietary fiber. Hazelnut has 27% more dietary fiber than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Whole wheat bread and hazelnut contain similar amounts of sugar - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both whole wheat bread and hazelnut are high in protein. Hazelnut has 13% more protein than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whole wheat bread has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has 37 times more Vitamin C than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Hazelnut and whole wheat bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 40 times more Vitamin E than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both whole wheat bread and hazelnut contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | 88 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whole wheat bread and hazelnut are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 19% more calcium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Both whole wheat bread and hazelnut are high in iron. Hazelnut has 75% more iron than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both whole wheat bread and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 228% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg 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 whole wheat bread per 100 grams, however, whole wheat bread contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than hazelnut per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 36 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 94 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than hazelnut per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.205 G | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.205 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than whole wheat bread per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.667 G | 8.403 G |
| Total | 1.669 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or hazelnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whole wheat bread and hazelnut are high in calories. Hazelnut has 140% more calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and hazelnut has 646 calories.
Does whole wheat bread or hazelnut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 60% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or hazelnut contain more calcium?
Both whole wheat bread and hazelnut are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 20% more calcium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
Does whole wheat bread or hazelnut contain more iron?
Both whole wheat bread and hazelnut are high in iron. Hazelnut has 80% more iron than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
Does whole wheat bread or hazelnut contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat bread and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 230% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.