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Hazelnut vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hazelnut and Almond butter

  • Hazelnut has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Almond butter is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Hazelnut covers your daily Manganese needs 176% more than Almond butter.
  • Almond butter contains 16 times less Vitamin B1 than Hazelnut. Hazelnut contains 0.643mg of Vitamin B1, while Almond butter contains 0.041mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.

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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 Iron +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +84.7%
Contains more Manganese +189.8%
Contains more Calcium +204.4%
Contains more Magnesium +71.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.2%
Contains more Zinc +34.3%
Equal in Potassium - 748
Equal in Selenium - 2.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Contains more Iron +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +84.7%
Contains more Manganese +189.8%
Contains more Calcium +204.4%
Contains more Magnesium +71.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.2%
Contains more Zinc +34.3%
Equal in Potassium - 748
Equal in Selenium - 2.4

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 A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1468.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +446.6%
Contains more Folate +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +731%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 485% 0% 0% 11% 217% 60% 20% 24% 40% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1468.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +446.6%
Contains more Folate +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +731%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +223.8%
Contains more Protein +40.2%
Contains more Carbs +12.7%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Equal in Fats - 55.5
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
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more Water +223.8%
Contains more Protein +40.2%
Contains more Carbs +12.7%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Equal in Fats - 55.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.152
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.92 g
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.152

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +500%
Contains more Glucose +250%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 4.34
10% 87%
Starch: 0.48 g
Sucrose: 4.2 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
2% 96%
Starch: 0.08 g
Sucrose: 4.34 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +500%
Contains more Glucose +250%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Sucrose - 4.34

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hazelnut Almond butter Opinion
Net carbs 7g 8.52g Almond butter
Protein 14.95g 20.96g Almond butter
Fats 60.75g 55.5g Hazelnut
Carbs 16.7g 18.82g Almond butter
Calories 628kcal 614kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g 0.08g Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g 0g Hazelnut
Sugar 4.34g 4.43g Hazelnut
Fiber 9.7g 10.3g Almond butter
Calcium 114mg 347mg Almond butter
Iron 4.7mg 3.49mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 163mg 279mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 290mg 508mg Almond butter
Potassium 680mg 748mg Almond butter
Sodium 0mg 7mg Hazelnut
Zinc 2.45mg 3.29mg Almond butter
Copper 1.725mg 0.934mg Hazelnut
Manganese 6.175mg 2.131mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg 2.4µg
Vitamin A 20IU 1IU Hazelnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Hazelnut
Vitamin E 15.03mg 24.21mg Almond butter
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.041mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.939mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 3.155mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 0.318mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 0.103mg Hazelnut
Folate 113µg 53µg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 14.2µg 0µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.159mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.497mg 0.555mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.545mg 0.813mg Almond butter
Leucine 1.063mg 1.483mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.42mg 0.612mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.221mg 0.122mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.663mg 1.149mg Almond butter
Valine 0.701mg 0.937mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.432mg 0.55mg Almond butter
Saturated Fat 4.464g 4.152g Almond butter
Monounsaturated Fat 45.652g 32.445g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 13.613g Almond butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut Almond butter
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
71%
Hazelnut
71%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond butter
Almond butter is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/nutrients

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

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