Hazelnut vs. Pecan

Nutrition comparison of Hazelnut and Pecan


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of hazelnut versus pecan (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hazelnut and pecan:

  • Both pecan and hazelnut are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Hazelnut has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
Detailed nutritional comparison of hazelnut and pecan is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Both pecan and hazelnut are high in calories. Pecan has a little more calories (7%) than hazelnut by weight - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and hazelnut has 646 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, hazelnut is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to pecan for carbs. Hazelnut has a macronutrient ratio of 9:10:81 and for pecan, 5:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Hazelnut Pecan
Protein 9% 5%
Carbohydrates 10% 8%
Fat 81% 88%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pecan and hazelnut contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both pecan and hazelnut are high in dietary fiber. Pecan is very similar to hazelnut for dietary fiber - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pecan and hazelnut contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Both pecan and hazelnut are high in protein. Hazelnut has 64% more protein than pecan - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pecan is high in saturated fat and hazelnut has 27% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Hazelnut has 245% more Vitamin C than pecan - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pecan and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pecan has 3ug 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 991% more Vitamin E than pecan - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pecan and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Hazelnut has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both hazelnut and pecan contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.

Hazelnut Pecan
Thiamin 0.338 MG 0.66 MG
Riboflavin 0.123 MG 0.13 MG
Niacin 2.05 MG 1.167 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.923 MG 0.863 MG
Vitamin B6 0.62 MG 0.21 MG
Folate 88 UG 22 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both pecan and hazelnut are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 76% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.

iron

Both pecan and hazelnut are high in iron. Hazelnut has 73% more iron than pecan - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.

potassium

Both pecan and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 84% more potassium than pecan - pecan has 410mg 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, both hazelnut and pecan contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Hazelnut Pecan
beta-carotene 36 UG 29 UG
alpha-carotene 1 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 17 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than hazelnut per 100 grams.

Hazelnut Pecan
alpha linoleic acid 0.06 G 0.986 G
Total 0.06 G 0.986 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than hazelnut per 100 grams.

Hazelnut Pecan
other omega 6 0.06 G 0.069 G
linoleic acid 8.403 G 20.628 G
Total 8.463 G 20.697 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Hazelnut or Pecan .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) .

Hazelnut 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Pecan 100g

( 100 g )
646KCAL 32%
calories 7%
691KCAL 35%
18G 7%
29% carbohydrates
14G 6%
9.4G 38%
dietary fiber 2%
9.6G 38%
4.9G 22% sugar 4G
62G 98%
total fat 16%
72G 113%
4.5G 25%
saturated fat 38%
6.2G 34%
47G 15% monounsaturated fat 41G
8.5G polyunsaturated fat 159% 22G
Vitamins and Minerals
3UG 0.4%
Vitamin A
3UG 0.4%
3.8MG 5%
245% Vitamin C
1.1MG 2%
123MG 12%
76% calcium
70MG 7%
4.4MG 24%
76% iron
2.5MG 14%
173MG 56%
43% magnesium
121MG 39%
755MG 33%
84% potassium
410MG 18%
0.34MG 31%
thiamin (Vit B1) 94%
0.66MG 60%
0.12MG 11%
riboflavin (Vit B2) 8%
0.13MG 12%
2.1MG 15%
75% niacin (Vit B3)
1.2MG 8%
0.62MG 48%
195% Vitamin B6
0.21MG 16%
0.92MG 19%
7% pantothenic acid (Vit B5)
0.86MG 17%
88UG 22%
300% folate (Vit B9)
22UG 6%
15MG 102%
971% Vitamin E
1.4MG 9%
Vitamin K >999%
3.5UG 4%
15G 30%
63% protein
9.2G 18%
choline >999%
41MG 10%
1.8MG 146%
50% copper
1.2MG 100%
fluoride >999%
10UG 0.3%
5.6MG 308%
24% manganese
4.5MG 250%
310MG 44%
12% phosphorus
277MG 40%
4.1UG 8%
8% selenium
3.8UG 7%
2.5MG 31%
zinc 80%
4.5MG 57%
2.5G Water 40% 3.5G
1.1G 139% Starch 0.46G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Alcohol, chlorine, sodium, chromium, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat.

FAQ

Does pecan or hazelnut contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both pecan and hazelnut are high in calories. Pecan has a little more calories ( 10%) than hazelnut by weight - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and hazelnut has 646 calories.

Does pecan or hazelnut contain more calcium?
Both pecan and hazelnut are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 80% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.

Does pecan or hazelnut contain more iron?
Both pecan and hazelnut are high in iron. Hazelnut has 70% more iron than pecan - pecan has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.

Does pecan or hazelnut contain more potassium?
Both pecan and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 80% more potassium than pecan - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.

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