Chestnut vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Chestnut and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chestnut
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chestnut and hazelnut:
- Both chestnut and hazelnut are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chestnut has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut.
- Chestnut is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Hazelnut has 54% less sugar than chestnut.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chestnut (Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted) 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 chestnut and hazelnut are high in calories. Hazelnut has 164% more calories than chestnut - chestnut has 245 calories per 100 grams and hazelnut has 646 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chestnut is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to hazelnut per calorie. Chestnut has a macronutrient ratio of 5:87:8 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chestnut | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 10% |
| Fat | 8% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chestnut is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 67% less carbohydrates than chestnut - chestnut has 53g of total carbs per 100 grams and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chestnut and hazelnut are high in dietary fiber. Hazelnut has 84% more dietary fiber than chestnut - chestnut has 5.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hazelnut has 54% less sugar than chestnut - chestnut has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hazelnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 374% more protein than chestnut - chestnut has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chestnut has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut - chestnut has 0.41g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chestnut is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 584% more Vitamin C than hazelnut - chestnut has 26mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chestnut and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chestnut has 1ug 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 29 times more Vitamin E than chestnut - chestnut has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chestnut has more Vitamin K than hazelnut - chestnut has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both chestnut and hazelnut contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chestnut | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.243 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.175 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 1.342 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.554 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.497 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 70 UG | 88 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 324% more calcium than chestnut - chestnut has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 381% more iron than chestnut - chestnut has 0.91mg of iron per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both chestnut and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 28% more potassium than chestnut - chestnut has 592mg 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,
| Chestnut | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 14 UG | 36 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 13 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chestnut and hazelnut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chestnut | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.093 G | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.093 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than chestnut per 100 grams.
| Chestnut | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.776 G | 8.403 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.776 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chestnut or hazelnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chestnut and hazelnut are high in calories. Hazelnut has 160% more calories than chestnut - chestnut has 245 calories in 100g and hazelnut has 646 calories.
Does chestnut or hazelnut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chestnut is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chestnut - chestnut has 53g of carbs for 100g and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chestnut or hazelnut contain more calcium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than chestnut - chestnut has 29mg of calcium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
Does chestnut or hazelnut contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 380% more iron than chestnut - chestnut has 0.91mg of iron in 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
Does chestnut or hazelnut contain more potassium?
Both chestnut and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 30% more potassium than chestnut - chestnut has 592mg of potassium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.