Apricot vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and hazelnut:
- Both hazelnut and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than hazelnut.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) 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 apricot has 93% less calories than hazelnut - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to hazelnut for protein. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 10% |
| Fat | 7% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apricot has 37% less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 370% more dietary fiber than apricot - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hazelnut has 47% less sugar than apricot - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hazelnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 974% more protein than apricot - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Apricot has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has 163% more Vitamin C than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 16 times more Vitamin E than apricot - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apricot and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apricot has 3.3ug 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.
| Apricot | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 88 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 846% more calcium than apricot - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than apricot - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both hazelnut and apricot are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 192% more potassium than apricot - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg 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, both apricot and hazelnut contain small amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Apricot | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 36 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 8.403 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.077 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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FAQ
Does hazelnut or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Hazelnut is high in calories and apricot has 90% less calories than hazelnut - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does hazelnut or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apricot has 40% fewer carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does hazelnut or apricot contain more calcium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of calcium and it has 850% more calcium than apricot - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or apricot contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than apricot - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or apricot contain more potassium?
Both hazelnut and apricot are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 190% more potassium than apricot - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.