Orange vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and hazelnut:
- Both orange and hazelnut are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, iron, potassium and protein.
- Orange has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hazelnut is high in calories and orange has 93% less calories than hazelnut - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and hazelnut has 646 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to hazelnut for protein. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 10% |
| Fat | 4% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange has 34% less carbohydrates than hazelnut - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both orange and hazelnut are high in dietary fiber. Hazelnut has 292% more dietary fiber than orange - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hazelnut has 46% less sugar than orange - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hazelnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 20 times more protein than orange - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Orange has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 10 times more Vitamin C than hazelnut - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 83 times more Vitamin E than orange - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Orange | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 88 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both orange and hazelnut are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 186% more calcium than orange - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 47 times more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
potassium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 347% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg of potassium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both orange and hazelnut contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Orange | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 36 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hazelnut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 8.403 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.031 G | 8.463 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does orange or hazelnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Hazelnut is high in calories and orange has 90% less calories than hazelnut - orange has 46 calories in 100g and hazelnut has 646 calories.
Does orange or hazelnut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange has 30% fewer carbohydrates than hazelnut - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
Does orange or hazelnut contain more calcium?
Both orange and hazelnut are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 190% more calcium than orange - orange has 43mg of calcium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
Does orange or hazelnut contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 47 times more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg of iron in 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
Does orange or hazelnut contain more potassium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 350% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg of potassium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.