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Energy snack, contains hazelnuts, protein and healthy fats
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Hazelnut bar (35 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 480 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.7 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 10.5 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
A Hazelnut bar is a compact sweet snack made by bringing hazelnuts together with a binder; recipes may also include cocoa or chocolate. It has a smooth brown exterior and chopped nuts throughout, giving it a distinctly nutty flavour and a firm, slightly crumbly bite.
It works as a quick snack between meals, tucked into a bag for a busy day, or served with coffee or tea. The hazelnuts contribute fat, some protein and fibre, while the sweet binder makes this an energy-dense choice: 100 g provides 480 calories. A modest piece alongside fresh fruit is a practical option when you want something sweet without making it the whole snack.
Selected: 100 g
480
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
45g
· 16% DV
Protein
8.5g
· 17% DV
Fat
30g
· 38% DV
Fiber
5.2g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 37% · Protein 7% · Fat 56%
Vitamins
Vitamin E
7.5mg · 50% DV
Biotin
7µg · 23% DV
B1
0.15mg · 13% DV
B5
0.5mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Copper
1mg · 111% DV
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
140mg · 20% DV
Magnesium
80mg · 19% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 480 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
3.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
21.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 50:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (50:1).
Hazelnut bars provide nutrients from hazelnuts, including protein, fibre and unsaturated fats, but they are also energy-dense processed snacks. Some varieties contain added sugar or syrups, so the overall nutritional value varies by recipe.
Hazelnuts are the defining ingredient, while chocolate, sugar syrup or another binder may hold the bar together. Recipes vary, so a hazelnut bar does not always contain chocolate or have the same ingredients as another brand or homemade version.
Some hazelnut bars contain chocolate, but not all of them do. Others use syrup or a different binder, and a brown surface alone does not prove that a bar is chocolate-based.
Mix chopped hazelnuts with a binder such as melted chocolate or date paste, press the mixture firmly into a lined tin, then chill until set. The binder affects how sweet, firm and easy to slice the finished bars are.
A homemade hazelnut bar usually crumbles when it has too little binder or the mixture was not pressed firmly enough. Spread the binder evenly, compact the mixture in the tin and chill it thoroughly before cutting.
Keep a hazelnut bar in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Heat can soften it, while leaving an opened bar exposed to air can make the hazelnuts lose their freshness more quickly.
Yes, hazelnut bars can be frozen. Wrap individual pieces or separate them with parchment in an airtight container, then let a piece thaw at room temperature before eating for a better texture.
A hazelnut bar is defined by hazelnuts and may be held together with chocolate or syrup; a granola bar is typically based on oats or other cereal grains. Some bars combine both, but the names describe different main ingredients.
Yes, hazelnut bars are compact and easy to carry, and their nuts provide energy for a hike. Keep them out of direct sun or a hot car, since warmth can soften bars made with chocolate or syrup.
A hazelnut bar can be a convenient source of energy before exercise. Its fat content may make it feel heavy if eaten just before a workout, so leave time for digestion and notice what suits you.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.