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Homemade dessert made with hazelnuts
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Homemade hazelnut dessert (120 g) has 492 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 52.2 g of carbs, 8.2 g of protein, 28.1 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 0.8 mg of Manganese covers 35% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
492
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
52.2g
· 19% DV
Protein
8.2g
· 16% DV
Fat
28.1g
· 36% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 7% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 492 kcal | |
| Total fat | 28.1 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 8.52 g | 43% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 114 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% |
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 serving (medium) | 120 g | 492 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (grated) | 30 g | 123 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 287 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 451 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 140 g | 574 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 738 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Homemade hazelnut dessert is made by adding chopped or ground hazelnuts to a batter, dough, or cream. There is no single standard recipe: it can be a cake, cookie, or pudding, so follow the baking or chilling instructions for the particular version.
Yes, some homemade hazelnut desserts need no oven. Choose a chilled pudding, layered dessert, or no-bake biscuit base; a cake or cookie version, however, needs baking to set its structure properly.
Toasting hazelnuts often gives homemade hazelnut dessert a deeper aroma. Toast them gently and let them cool before chopping or mixing them in; skip this step if the recipe specifically calls for raw hazelnuts, since toasting changes their flavor and texture.
No, the thin brown skins do not always need to be removed. Taking them off can give homemade hazelnut dessert a smoother texture and milder taste, but leaving them on is fine when the nuts are chopped or mixed into a rustic-style bake.
Homemade hazelnut dessert can taste bitter if the nuts were over-toasted or had gone rancid. Use fresh-smelling hazelnuts and watch them closely while toasting; discard nuts with a sharp, stale-oil smell rather than trying to mask the flavor.
Store homemade hazelnut dessert in a covered container once it has cooled. Refrigerate versions made with milk, custard, or cream; keep dry cakes and cookies away from heat and moisture, as their keeping time varies with the recipe.
Yes, many homemade hazelnut cakes and cookies freeze well when wrapped airtight. Creamy or milk-based versions may separate or lose their texture after thawing, so check the recipe and thaw frozen portions in the refrigerator.
Homemade hazelnut dessert pairs well with coffee or tea, and fresh fruit can balance a rich or syrupy version. A simple cake or cookie may be served on its own; add cream or ice cream only if it suits the particular dessert.
Yes, hazelnut meal works in many homemade hazelnut desserts, especially cakes and cookies. It adds moisture and a finer texture than chopped nuts, so replacing all the flour with it may change how the dessert holds together.
Yes, many homemade hazelnut desserts can be prepared ahead. Bake dry cakes or cookies in advance and store them covered; assemble chilled, custard-based desserts closer to serving so their layers and texture stay in good condition.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
3.72mg · 25% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Biotin
4.8µg · 16% DV
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.82mg · 36% DV
Copper
0.29mg · 32% DV
Phosphorus
174mg · 25% DV
Magnesium
62mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
Sodium
114mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Homemade hazelnut dessert is a broad name for a home-prepared sweet featuring hazelnuts, rather than one fixed recipe. The nuts may be mixed into a sweet base or used as a topping, so the texture can range from smooth to pleasantly crunchy. Recipes vary from household to household.
It works well as a small after-dinner treat or with tea or coffee, whether made at home or served to guests. Hazelnuts give it a rich, nutty flavour and make it energy-dense, with some protein and fibre; it provides 410 kcal per 100 g. For a lighter serving, keep the portion modest and pair it with fresh fruit or an unsweetened drink.
Low
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Low
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
13.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 72:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (72:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.