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Hazelnut vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hazelnut and Peanut butter different?

  • Hazelnut is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6, while Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Hazelnut covers your daily need of Manganese 196% more than Peanut butter.
  • Hazelnut contains 47 times more Vitamin K than Peanut butter. Hazelnut contains 14.2µg of Vitamin K, while Peanut butter contains 0.3µg.
  • Hazelnut is lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types were used in this article.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +132.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.9%
Contains more IronIron +170.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +308.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +270.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~168mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.51mg

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +628.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.2%
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more FatsFats +18.3%
Contains more WaterWater +331.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.6%
Contains more OtherOther +26.2%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +76%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +641.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +144%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +85.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +71.4%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hazelnut Peanut butter
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Peanut butter Opinion
Calories 628kcal 598kcal Hazelnut
Protein 14.95g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 60.75g 51.36g Hazelnut
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg Hazelnut
Net carbs 7g 17.31g Peanut butter
Carbs 16.7g 22.31g Peanut butter
Magnesium 163mg 168mg Peanut butter
Calcium 114mg 49mg Hazelnut
Potassium 680mg 558mg Hazelnut
Iron 4.7mg 1.74mg Hazelnut
Sugar 4.34g 10.49g Hazelnut
Fiber 9.7g 5g Hazelnut
Copper 1.725mg 0.422mg Hazelnut
Zinc 2.45mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Starch 0.48g 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 290mg 335mg Peanut butter
Sodium 0mg 17mg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Hazelnut
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Hazelnut
Vitamin E 15.03mg 9.1mg Hazelnut
Manganese 6.175mg 1.665mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg 4.1µg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.15mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 0.441mg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 14.2µg 0.3µg Hazelnut
Folate 113µg 87µg Hazelnut
Trans Fat 0.075g Hazelnut
Choline 45.6mg 63mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 4.464g 10.325g Hazelnut
Monounsaturated Fat 45.652g 25.941g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 12.535g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.497mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.545mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.063mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.42mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.221mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.663mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.701mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.432mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0.07g 0.12g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.861g)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

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

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