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Hazelnut vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hazelnut and Apple

  • The amount of Manganese, Copper, Vitamin E , Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, and Folate in Hazelnut is higher than in Apple.
  • Hazelnut covers your daily need of Manganese 267% more than Apple.
  • Hazelnut contains 84 times more Vitamin E than Apple. While Hazelnut contains 15.03mg of Vitamin E , Apple contains only 0.18mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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.
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
10
:
0
Apple
Apple
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Iron +3816.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3160%
Contains more Phosphorus +2536.4%
Contains more Potassium +535.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +6025%
Contains more Copper +6288.9%
Contains more Manganese +17542.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Hazelnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1800%
Contains more Iron +3816.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3160%
Contains more Phosphorus +2536.4%
Contains more Potassium +535.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +6025%
Contains more Copper +6288.9%
Contains more Manganese +17542.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
9
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Vitamin E +8250%
Contains more Vitamin C +37%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3682.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1878%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1273.2%
Contains more Folate +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +170%
Hazelnut
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%
Apple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +8250%
Contains more Vitamin C +37%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3682.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1878%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1404.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1273.2%
Contains more Folate +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +170%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
4
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Protein +5650%
Contains more Fats +35635.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Contains more Other +1045%
Contains more Water +1511.3%
Hazelnut
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
Apple
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +5650%
Contains more Fats +35635.3%
Contains more Carbs +20.9%
Contains more Other +1045%
Contains more Water +1511.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
2
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +652071.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15429.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Hazelnut
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.92 g
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +652071.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15429.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
2
:
2
Apple
Apple
Contains more Starch +860%
Contains more Sucrose +102.9%
Contains more Glucose +3371.4%
Contains more Fructose +8328.6%
Hazelnut
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
Apple
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +860%
Contains more Sucrose +102.9%
Contains more Glucose +3371.4%
Contains more Fructose +8328.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hazelnut Apple Opinion
Net carbs 7g 11.41g Apple
Protein 14.95g 0.26g Hazelnut
Fats 60.75g 0.17g Hazelnut
Carbs 16.7g 13.81g Hazelnut
Calories 628kcal 52kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g 0.05g Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g 5.9g Apple
Sugar 4.34g 10.39g Hazelnut
Fiber 9.7g 2.4g Hazelnut
Calcium 114mg 6mg Hazelnut
Iron 4.7mg 0.12mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 163mg 5mg Hazelnut
Phosphorus 290mg 11mg Hazelnut
Potassium 680mg 107mg Hazelnut
Sodium 0mg 1mg Hazelnut
Zinc 2.45mg 0.04mg Hazelnut
Copper 1.725mg 0.027mg Hazelnut
Manganese 6.175mg 0.035mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg 0µg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 20IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 15.03mg 0.18mg Hazelnut
Vitamin C 6.3mg 4.6mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.017mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.026mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.091mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 0.061mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 0.041mg Hazelnut
Folate 113µg 3µg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 14.2µg 2.2µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.001mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.497mg 0.006mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.545mg 0.006mg Hazelnut
Leucine 1.063mg 0.013mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.42mg 0.012mg Hazelnut
Methionine 0.221mg 0.001mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.663mg 0.006mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.701mg 0.012mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.432mg 0.005mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 4.464g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 45.652g 0.007g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 0.051g Hazelnut

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Hazelnut Apple
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
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.436g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.