Hazelnuts, kernel only, weighed with shells

Hazelnuts are nuts with an edible kernel inside a hard shell. These figures describe the kernel only, but are expressed per 100g of hazelnuts weighed with their shells, rather than per 100g of edible kernels. On this basis, they provide 24g of fat, 5.4g of protein, 2.6g of fibre and 9.5mg of vitamin E. Fat is their main source of energy.

Vitamin E helps protect cells from oxidative damage, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Most of the fat in hazelnuts is unsaturated. For people monitoring energy intake, the distinction between the weight with shells and the edible kernel weight is important when interpreting these values. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.