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Beechnuts vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beechnuts and Hazelnut?

  • Beechnuts are higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C, yet Hazelnut is higher in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Hazelnut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 210% more.
  • Beechnuts have 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Hazelnut. While Beechnuts have 0.371mg of Vitamin B2, Hazelnut has only 0.113mg.

We used Nuts, beechnuts, dried and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains more Calcium +11300%
Contains more Iron +91.1%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +580.6%
Contains more Copper +157.5%
Contains more Manganese +360.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 93% 0% 0% 90% 5% 10% 224% 175% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains more Calcium +11300%
Contains more Iron +91.1%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +580.6%
Contains more Copper +157.5%
Contains more Manganese +360.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +146%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.918
Equal in Folate - 113
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 52% 76% 86% 17% 56% 158% 85% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 301% 0% 21% 161% 27% 34% 56% 130% 85% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin C +146%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.918
Equal in Folate - 113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +100.6%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Other +61.6%
Contains more Protein +141.1%
Contains more Fats +21.5%
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Contains more Carbs +100.6%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Other +61.6%
Contains more Protein +141.1%
Contains more Fats +21.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.5%
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 20.089 g
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.92 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beechnuts Hazelnut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beechnuts Hazelnut Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 7g Beechnuts
Protein 6.2g 14.95g Hazelnut
Fats 50g 60.75g Hazelnut
Carbs 33.5g 16.7g Beechnuts
Calories 576kcal 628kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g Hazelnut
Sugar 4.34g Beechnuts
Fiber 9.7g Hazelnut
Calcium 1mg 114mg Hazelnut
Iron 2.46mg 4.7mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 0mg 163mg Hazelnut
Phosphorus 0mg 290mg Hazelnut
Potassium 1017mg 680mg Beechnuts
Sodium 38mg 0mg Hazelnut
Zinc 0.36mg 2.45mg Hazelnut
Copper 0.67mg 1.725mg Hazelnut
Manganese 1.341mg 6.175mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Hazelnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Hazelnut
Vitamin E 15.03mg Hazelnut
Vitamin C 15.5mg 6.3mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B1 0.304mg 0.643mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.371mg 0.113mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B3 0.877mg 1.8mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.925mg 0.918mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B6 0.684mg 0.563mg Beechnuts
Folate 113µg 113µg
Vitamin K 14.2µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.193mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.221mg 0.497mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.545mg Hazelnut
Leucine 0.367mg 1.063mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.367mg 0.42mg Hazelnut
Methionine 0.146mg 0.221mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.262mg 0.663mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.346mg 0.701mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.172mg 0.432mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 5.719g 4.464g Hazelnut
Monounsaturated Fat 21.892g 45.652g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 20.089g 7.92g Beechnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beechnuts Hazelnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Beechnuts
71%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Beechnuts
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.255g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/nutrients
  2. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.