Acorns vs. Hazelnut — Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison

Calories

Hazelnuts contain two times more calories than acorns. Acorns have about 387 calories per 100 g, while each hazelnut contains 628 calories per 100 g [3].

Vitamins

Hazelnuts are significantly higher in vitamins than macadamia nuts. Hazelnuts are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and folate.

Acorns are more affluent in Vitamin A.

Both nuts lack Vitamin B12 or Vitamin D.

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.

Acorns

1

Hazelnut

7

Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A

+95%

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5	+28.4%
Contains more FolateFolate	+29.9%

~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.113mg

~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.8mg

~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.563mg

~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Minerals

Overall, hazelnuts are richer in minerals than acorns. The iron, zinc, and phosphorus levels are almost three times higher in hazelnuts. These nuts also contain more copper, calcium, and magnesium.

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.

Acorns

0

Hazelnut

9

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+162.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium	+178%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+26.2%
Contains more IronIron	+494.9%
Contains more CopperCopper	+177.8%
Contains more ZincZinc	+380.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+267.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+361.9%

~equal in Sodium ~0mg

Glycemic Index

The estimated glycemic index of hazelnuts is 15, whereas the glycemic index of acorns is unknown. Hazelnuts are considered low GI.

Carbs

Acorn contains 40.75g of carbs per 100g ( all are net carbs), whereas hazelnut has 16.7g of carbs per 100g.

Fiber

Hazelnut has 9.75g fiber and 7g net carbs.

Fats

Hazelnuts have three times more fat than acorns. They contain 60.75g of fat per 100g, while acorns have 23.86g. The central part of hazelnut fat is monounsaturated fat.

Cardiovascular Health

According to research, eating nuts may benefit your heart [1]. Hazelnuts are high in potassium, which is needed to keep your heart beating and your body's electricity flowing. Furthermore, hazelnuts have high antioxidant content, which may lower blood cholesterol levels [2].

Cancer

Hazelnuts are high in tocopherols, particularly Vitamin E, which are excellent sources of natural antioxidants in the diet. In this case, antioxidants can aid in the fight against cancer. Similarly, hazelnuts contain Vitamin B6, which can aid in the fight against cancer [3]. Some neolignans have been shown in studies to inhibit the growth of human cancer cells [4].

Acorn contains potent antioxidants, including catechins, resveratrol, quercetin, and gallic acid, that can help protect your cells from damage. These antioxidants have been linked to various health benefits, including a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer [5].