Hazelnut vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Hazelnut and Pecan
- Hazelnut has more Vitamin E, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin K, however, Pecan is richer in Zinc.
- Hazelnut's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 91% more.
- Hazelnut contains 5 times more Folate than Pecan. Hazelnut contains 113µg of Folate, while Pecan contains 22µg.
- Hazelnut contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts and Nuts, pecans.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +472.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +973.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +168.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +305.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +413.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -27.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +172.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +75% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +75% |
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Starch
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Sucrose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 628kcal | 691kcal |
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| Protein | 14.95g | 9.17g |
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| Fats | 60.75g | 71.97g |
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| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 1.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 7g | 4.26g |
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| Carbs | 16.7g | 13.86g |
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| Magnesium | 163mg | 121mg |
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| Calcium | 114mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 680mg | 410mg |
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| Iron | 4.7mg | 2.53mg |
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| Sugar | 4.34g | 3.97g |
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| Fiber | 9.7g | 9.6g |
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| Copper | 1.725mg | 1.2mg |
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| Zinc | 2.45mg | 4.53mg |
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| Starch | 0.48g | 0.46g |
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| Phosphorus | 290mg | 277mg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 56IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 15.03mg | 1.4mg |
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| Manganese | 6.175mg | 4.5mg |
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| Selenium | 2.4µg | 3.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 1.167mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.918mg | 0.863mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.563mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.2µg | 3.5µg |
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| Folate | 113µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 45.6mg | 40.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.464g | 6.18g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 45.652g | 40.801g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.92g | 21.614g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.193mg | 0.093mg |
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| Threonine | 0.497mg | 0.306mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.545mg | 0.336mg |
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| Leucine | 1.063mg | 0.598mg |
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| Lysine | 0.42mg | 0.287mg |
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| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.183mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.663mg | 0.426mg |
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| Valine | 0.701mg | 0.411mg |
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| Histidine | 0.432mg | 0.262mg |
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| Fructose | 0.07g | 0.04g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.716g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (0 mg)