Almond Milk vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and hazelnut:
- Both hazelnut and almond milk are high in calcium.
- Almond milk has 12.4 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut.
- Almond milk has 5 times less sugar than hazelnut.
- Almond milk has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hazelnut is high in calories and almond milk has 98% less calories than hazelnut - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to hazelnut for protein. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 10% |
| Fat | 56% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Almond milk has 12.4 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 46 times more dietary fiber than almond milk - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Almond milk has 5 times less sugar than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.81g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hazelnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 36 times more protein than almond milk - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Almond milk has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than almond milk - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Hazelnut and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Almond milk has more Vitamin D than hazelnut - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 141% more Vitamin E than almond milk - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Almond Milk | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 88 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hazelnut and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 50% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than almond milk - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than almond milk - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than almond milk per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 8.403 G |
| Total | 0.253 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: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does hazelnut or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Hazelnut is high in calories and almond milk has 100% less calories than hazelnut - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Does hazelnut or almond milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, almond milk has 12.4 times fewer carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of carbs for 100g and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
Does hazelnut or almond milk contain more calcium?
Both hazelnut and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 50% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or almond milk contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than almond milk - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or almond milk contain more potassium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than almond milk - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.