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Hickory nut vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hickory nut and Hazelnut

  • Hickory nut are richer in Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, while Hazelnut is higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Hazelnut covers your daily Copper needs 110% more than Hickory nut.
  • Hickory nut have 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Hazelnut. Hickory nut have 1.746mg of Vitamin B5, while Hazelnut has 0.918mg.
  • Hazelnut is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, hickorynuts, dried and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 124% 18% 38% 80% 246% 118% 144% 0.13% 601% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +237.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56%
Contains more IronIron +121.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~163mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 7.9% 0% 0% 217% 30% 17% 105% 44% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 1.2% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +555%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +215%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +182.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 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 ProteinProtein +17.5%
Contains more WaterWater +100.4%
Contains more OtherOther +13.9%
~equal in Fats ~60.75g
~equal in Carbs ~16.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.886 g
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +176.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hickory nut Hazelnut Opinion
Calories 657kcal 628kcal Hickory nut
Protein 12.72g 14.95g Hazelnut
Fats 64.37g 60.75g Hickory nut
Vitamin C 2mg 6.3mg Hazelnut
Net carbs 11.85g 7g Hickory nut
Carbs 18.25g 16.7g Hickory nut
Magnesium 173mg 163mg Hickory nut
Calcium 61mg 114mg Hazelnut
Potassium 436mg 680mg Hazelnut
Iron 2.12mg 4.7mg Hazelnut
Sugar 4.34g Hickory nut
Fiber 6.4g 9.7g Hazelnut
Copper 0.738mg 1.725mg Hazelnut
Zinc 4.31mg 2.45mg Hickory nut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Phosphorus 336mg 290mg Hickory nut
Sodium 1mg 0mg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 131IU 20IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A 7µg 1µg Hickory nut
Vitamin E 15.03mg Hazelnut
Manganese 4.61mg 6.175mg Hazelnut
Selenium 8.1µg 2.4µg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 0.867mg 0.643mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B2 0.131mg 0.113mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B3 0.907mg 1.8mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 1.746mg 0.918mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.563mg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 14.2µg Hazelnut
Folate 40µg 113µg Hazelnut
Choline 45.6mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 7.038g 4.464g Hazelnut
Monounsaturated Fat 32.611g 45.652g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 21.886g 7.92g Hickory nut
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.193mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.422mg 0.497mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.545mg Hickory nut
Leucine 1.027mg 1.063mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.497mg 0.42mg Hickory nut
Methionine 0.3mg 0.221mg Hickory nut
Phenylalanine 0.713mg 0.663mg Hickory nut
Valine 0.73mg 0.701mg Hickory nut
Histidine 0.389mg 0.432mg Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g Hazelnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hickory nut Hazelnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Hickory nut
67%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Hickory nut
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.574g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.