Hazelnut vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Hazelnut and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hazelnut
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hazelnut and carrots:
- Both carrots and hazelnut are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hazelnut is high in calories and carrot has 94% less calories than hazelnut - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and hazelnut has 646 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hazelnut is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to carrots for protein. Hazelnut has a macronutrient ratio of 9:10:81 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hazelnut | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 10% | 87% |
| Fat | 81% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot has 46% less carbohydrates than hazelnut - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both carrots and hazelnut are high in dietary fiber. Hazelnut has 236% more dietary fiber than carrot - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Carrots and hazelnut contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hazelnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Carrot has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrots and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 277 times more Vitamin A than hazelnut - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 22 times more Vitamin E than carrot - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than hazelnut - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Hazelnut | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.338 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.123 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 2.05 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.923 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.62 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 88 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 273% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 136% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg 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 | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 36 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 256 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hazelnut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Hazelnut | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.06 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.06 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Hazelnut | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 8.403 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 8.463 G | 0.1 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 carrots or hazelnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Hazelnut is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than hazelnut - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and hazelnut has 646 calories.
Does carrots or hazelnut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot has 50% fewer carbohydrates than hazelnut - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or hazelnut contain more calcium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
Does carrots or hazelnut contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron in 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
Does carrots or hazelnut contain more potassium?
Both carrots and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 140% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.