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Burnt roasted hazelnut is hazelnut exposed to excessive heat during roasting. Nutrient losses and formation of some harmful compounds may occur.
In season: Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Burnt Roasted Hazelnut (2 g) has 12 calories. That works out to 620 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.3 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 1.2 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Manganese covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 2 g
12
KCAL / 2G
Carbs
0.3g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 9% · Protein 9% · Fat 82%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 12 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.09 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.04 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 2 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 8 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 10 g | 62 kcal |
| 10 piece (medium) | 20 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 186 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 310 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 620 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 620 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 135 g | 837 kcal |
Calculated from 620 calories per 100 g.
A slightly over-roasted hazelnut is generally safe to eat, but discard nuts that are blackened, charred, or sharply bitter. Excessive roasting can reduce some nutrients and may create unwanted compounds, so do not make heavily burnt nuts a regular snack.
Eating one or two burnt roasted hazelnuts by accident is not usually a cause for concern. The bigger issue is regularly eating heavily charred food: intense roasting can damage flavor, reduce some nutrients, and produce unwanted compounds.
Burnt roasted hazelnut tastes bitter when prolonged or intense heat darkens its thin skin and browns its oils too far. A mild, pleasant toasted flavor is normal; a sharp, smoky bitterness suggests the nuts have gone beyond roasting.
No, you cannot remove a genuinely burnt taste from a hazelnut. If only a few nuts are over-darkened, pick them out; covering the bitterness with chocolate, spices, or sugar will not undo the burnt flavor or change what happened during roasting.
No, roasting burnt roasted hazelnuts again will make them darker and more bitter, not restore their flavor. For fresh hazelnuts, roast gently and stir often, taking them off the heat as soon as they smell toasted and turn lightly golden.
Burnt roasted hazelnut is darker, smokier, and often more bitter than a properly roasted hazelnut. Good roasting brings out a warm, nutty aroma; burning means the heat has gone too far and can also reduce some nutrients.
Removing the skin may help if it is the only part that is over-darkened, but it will not fix a bitter or charred nut. Rub off loose skin after the hazelnuts cool, and discard any with a burnt interior or harsh taste.
Slightly over-roasted hazelnuts can work in brownies, cookies, or other strongly flavored bakes if they are not bitter or charred. Avoid adding truly burnt nuts: baking will not remove the bitterness, and it can spread through the whole batch.
Let burnt roasted hazelnuts cool, then keep them in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Heat and light can make their oils turn rancid faster; throw them away if they smell musty or taste stale or paint-like.
Yes, you can snack on a hazelnut that is only slightly over-roasted and still tastes nutty. Skip the pieces that are blackened or distinctly smoky and bitter, since those are burnt rather than simply well toasted.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.24mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.16µg · 1% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Folate
1.3µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.12mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
5.8mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
3.2mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
14mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.04mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 12 calories in 1 piece (medium) (2 g):
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Burnt roasted hazelnut is a hazelnut exposed to too much heat during roasting, leaving it darker and sometimes scorched in flavour. Hazelnuts are closely associated with Turkey’s Black Sea region, and roasted kernels are enjoyed as a snack or used in chocolate, baking and desserts around the world.
Compared with a gently roasted nut, the taste can be sharper, bitter and smoky, while the texture may seem dry. Eat it by the handful or pair it with dried fruit, but set aside pieces that are heavily charred. Hazelnuts provide mostly fat, along with fibre and some protein; 100 g contains 620 calories. Excessive roasting can reduce some nutrients and may form unwanted compounds, so a lightly roasted option is a better everyday choice.
High
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Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.09g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.15g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.