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Walnut oil vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Walnut oil and Hazelnut different?

  • Hazelnut is higher than Walnut oil in Copper, Vitamin E , Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Hazelnut covers your daily need of Copper 192% more than Walnut oil.
  • Walnut oil contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Hazelnut. Walnut oil contains 9.1g of Saturated Fat, while Hazelnut contains 4.464g.

Oil, walnut and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~0mg

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 0% 0% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 38% 0% 0.22%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +3657.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~14.2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +64.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 24% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 22.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 63.3 g
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +699.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut oil Hazelnut Opinion
Calories 884kcal 628kcal Walnut oil
Protein 0g 14.95g Hazelnut
Fats 100g 60.75g Walnut oil
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg Hazelnut
Net carbs 0g 7g Hazelnut
Carbs 0g 16.7g Hazelnut
Magnesium 0mg 163mg Hazelnut
Calcium 0mg 114mg Hazelnut
Potassium 0mg 680mg Hazelnut
Iron 0mg 4.7mg Hazelnut
Sugar 0g 4.34g Walnut oil
Fiber 0g 9.7g Hazelnut
Copper 0mg 1.725mg Hazelnut
Zinc 0mg 2.45mg Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Phosphorus 0mg 290mg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Hazelnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Hazelnut
Vitamin E 0.4mg 15.03mg Hazelnut
Manganese 6.175mg Hazelnut
Selenium 0µg 2.4µg Hazelnut
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.643mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.113mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.8mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.918mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.563mg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 15µg 14.2µg Walnut oil
Folate 0µg 113µg Hazelnut
Choline 0.4mg 45.6mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 9.1g 4.464g Hazelnut
Monounsaturated Fat 22.8g 45.652g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 63.3g 7.92g Walnut oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.193mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0mg 0.497mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0mg 0.545mg Hazelnut
Leucine 0mg 1.063mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0mg 0.42mg Hazelnut
Methionine 0mg 0.221mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.663mg Hazelnut
Valine 0mg 0.701mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0mg 0.432mg Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g Hazelnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut oil Hazelnut
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
4%
Walnut oil
67%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Walnut oil
197%
Hazelnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Walnut oil
Walnut oil is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.636g)
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 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)

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. Walnut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171030/nutrients
  2. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.