Hazelnut vs. Pili Nut
Nutrition comparison of Hazelnut and Pili Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hazelnut
versus
pili nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hazelnut and pili nut:
- Both hazelnut and pili nut are high in calcium, calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and dietary fiber.
- Pili nut has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut.
- Pili nut has more thiamin, however, hazelnut contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Pili Nut (Nuts, pilinuts, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hazelnut and pili nut are high in calories. Pili nut has 11% more calories than hazelnut - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and pili nut has 719 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hazelnut is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to pili nut for protein. Hazelnut has a macronutrient ratio of 9:10:81 and for pili nut, 6:2:92 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hazelnut | Pili Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10% | 2% |
| Fat | 81% | 92% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pili nut has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and pili nut has 4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pili nut - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pili nut does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pili nut has less sugar than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and pili nut does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both hazelnut and pili nut are high in protein. Hazelnut has 39% more protein than pili nut - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and pili nut has 10.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pili nut is high in saturated fat and hazelnut has 86% less saturated fat than pili nut - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pili nut has 31.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has 533% more Vitamin C than pili nut - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pili nut has 0.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Hazelnut and pili nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pili nut has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than pili nut - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pili nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pili nut has more thiamin, however, hazelnut contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both hazelnut and pili nut contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Hazelnut | Pili Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.338 MG | 0.913 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.123 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Niacin | 2.05 MG | 0.519 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.923 MG | 0.479 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.62 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Folate | 88 UG | 60 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hazelnut and pili nut are high in calcium. Pili nut has 18% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and pili nut has 145mg of calcium.
iron
Both hazelnut and pili nut are high in iron. Hazelnut has 24% more iron than pili nut - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and pili nut has 3.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both hazelnut and pili nut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 49% more potassium than pili nut - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and pili nut has 507mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both hazelnut and pili nut contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Hazelnut | Pili Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 8.403 G | 7.605 G |
| Total | 8.463 G | 7.605 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 pili nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hazelnut and pili nut are high in calories. Pili nut has 10% more calories than hazelnut - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and pili nut has 719 calories.
Does hazelnut or pili nut contain more calcium?
Both hazelnut and pili nut are high in calcium. Pili nut has 20% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and pili nut has 145mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or pili nut contain more iron?
Both hazelnut and pili nut are high in iron. Hazelnut has 20% more iron than pili nut - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and pili nut has 3.5mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or pili nut contain more potassium?
Both hazelnut and pili nut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 50% more potassium than pili nut - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and pili nut has 507mg of potassium.