Hazelnut vs. Pesto — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between hazelnut and pesto?
- Hazelnut is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin E, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, fiber, and magnesium, yet pesto is richer in vitamin K and vitamin B2.
- Hazelnut's daily need coverage for manganese is 243% higher.
- Hazelnut has 22 times more Copper than pesto. Hazelnut has 1.725mg of Copper, while pesto has 0.08mg.
We used Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts and Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated types in this comparison.
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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 | +246.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +724.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2056.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +953.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +168.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +278.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +244.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +323.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +606.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +534.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +964.1% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +634.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -36.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +106.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +358.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +228.6% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 628kcal | 418kcal |
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| Protein | 14.95g | 9.83g |
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| Fats | 60.75g | 37.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 7g | 8.29g |
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| Carbs | 16.7g | 10.09g |
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| Magnesium | 163mg | 47mg |
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| Calcium | 114mg | 306mg |
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| Potassium | 680mg | 560mg |
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| Iron | 4.7mg | 0.57mg |
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| Sugar | 4.34g | 6.33g |
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| Fiber | 9.7g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 1.725mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 2.45mg | 1.33mg |
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| Starch | 0.48g | 2.2g |
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| Phosphorus | 290mg | 273mg |
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| Sodium | 0mg | 603mg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 1544IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 77µg |
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| Vitamin E | 15.03mg | 7.27mg |
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| Manganese | 6.175mg | 0.586mg |
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| Selenium | 2.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 0.717mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0.523mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.918mg | 1.7mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.563mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin K | 14.2µg | 151.1µg |
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| Folate | 113µg | 16µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.398g |
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| Choline | 45.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.464g | 7.07g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 45.652g | 22.155g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.92g | 6.546g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.193mg |
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| Threonine | 0.497mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.545mg |
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| Leucine | 1.063mg |
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| Lysine | 0.42mg |
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| Methionine | 0.221mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.663mg |
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| Valine | 0.701mg |
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| Histidine | 0.432mg |
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| Fructose | 0.07g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.268g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.058g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.021g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.783g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
197%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pesto is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pesto is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pesto is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 603mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.606g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins