Calories in Hazelnut

Hazelnut has about 126 calories per 20 g (handful), with 3 g protein, 3.3 g carbs and 12.2 g fat. Per 100 g it has 628 kcal.

Featured in: High-Fibre Foods, Iron-Rich Foods

Good protein sourceHigh fibreEnergy-denseMostly fatGood iron source
126kcal
Calories · 20 g (handful)
3g
Protein · 20 g (handful)
3.3g
Carbs · 20 g (handful)
12.2g
Fat · 20 g (handful)
Carbs 10%Protein 9%Fat 81%share of calories

Hazelnut calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
20 g (handful)126 kcal3 g3.3 g12.2 g
10 g (5 nuts)63 kcal1.5 g1.7 g6.1 g
100 g628 kcal15 g16.7 g60.8 g

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Hazelnut nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 20 g (handful)
Calories628 kcal126 kcal
Protein15 g3 g
Carbohydrates16.7 g3.3 g
Fat60.8 g12.2 g
Fibre9.7 g1.9 g
Sugar4.3 g0.9 g
Sodium0 mg0 mg
Calcium114 mg23 mg
Iron4.7 mg0.9 mg
Potassium680 mg136 mg
Vitamin C6.3 mg1.3 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Hazelnut healthy?

  • ●Hazelnut is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 628 kcal per 100 g. About 10% of its calories come from carbs, 9% from protein and 81% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 20 g (handful) already adds 126 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (3 g in 20 g (handful)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (9.7 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 20 g (handful) (126 kcal) takes about 25 min of brisk walking or 11 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Hazelnut: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Hazelnut?

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One serving of Hazelnut, 20 g (handful), has roughly 126 calories, with 3 g protein, 3.3 g carbohydrates, 12.2 g fat and 1.9 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Hazelnut?

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100 g of Hazelnut has 628 kcal, with 15 g protein, 16.7 g carbs, 60.8 g fat, 9.7 g fibre and 4.3 g sugar.

How much protein is in Hazelnut?

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Hazelnut has 15 g protein per 100 g (3 g in 20 g (handful)). Protein provides about 9% of its calories.

Is Hazelnut good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 628 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 20 g (handful) adds 126 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Hazelnut?

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Burning roughly 126 kcal takes about 25 minutes of brisk walking or 11 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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