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Hazelnut vs. Hickory nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hazelnut and Hickory nut

  • Hazelnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Fiber, while Hickory nut are higher in Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Hazelnut covers your daily Copper needs 110% more than Hickory nut.
  • Hazelnut has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Hickory nut. Hazelnut has 0.563mg of Vitamin B6, while Hickory nut have 0.192mg.
  • Hazelnut is lower in Saturated Fat.

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

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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 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
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%
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%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +237.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~173mg

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 21% 1.2% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +215%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +182.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.5%
Contains more WaterWater +100.4%
Contains more OtherOther +13.9%
~equal in Fats ~64.37g
~equal in Carbs ~18.25g

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut Hickory nut
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
67%
Hazelnut
35%
Hickory nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
141%
Hickory nut

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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/nutrients
  2. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.