Hazelnut
What it is
Hazelnuts, also called filberts, are edible nut kernels. The reference is the plain USDA hazelnut profile and does not represent a chocolate-hazelnut spread.
What it does
The food supplies 15 mg of alpha-tocopherol vitamin E, 9.7 g of fiber and 15 g of protein per 100 g. Vitamin E contributes to antioxidant protection in the body.
Research context and ingredient forms
A spread containing hazelnuts may also contain sugar, added oil or milk. Its nutrient amounts depend on the complete formula, not simply on the presence of hazelnuts.
Using this information
Compare products using their labeled portion weights. For chopped kernels in a recipe, weigh the amount added rather than estimating from a loosely filled spoon.
Considerations
Hazelnut is a tree-nut allergen. Check the complete product label when avoiding it.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 628 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts; Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Protein | 15 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts; Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Total lipid (fat) | 60.8 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts; Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 16.7 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts; Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.7 g per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts; Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 163 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts; Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Potassium, K | 680 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts; Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts; Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 15 mg per 100 g edible portion | Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts; Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition, not a current brand label or clinical-outcome estimate.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Vitamin E: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Fact Sheet
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Supports only the stated food identity or normal nutrient role; not proof of a food-specific treatment benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
- Food Allergies
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Limitations: Used for major-allergen identification and label awareness; not an individual allergy diagnosis.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
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