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Crunchy sweet bar made with caramelized sugar and hazelnuts
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Hazelnut croquant bar (30 g) has 156 calories. That works out to 520 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.5 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 9.6 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 37% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
156
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
16.5g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
9.6g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 6% · Fat 53%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.6 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.75 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
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) | 30 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 15 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 35 g | 182 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 234 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 312 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 520 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 520 kcal |
Calculated from 520 calories per 100 g.
A hazelnut croquant bar is made mainly from hazelnuts held together by caramelized sugar. Some versions include extra ingredients, so the exact recipe can vary, but the defining feature is the crisp caramel-and-nut mixture.
To make a hazelnut croquant bar, cook sugar until it caramelizes, stir in toasted hazelnuts, then spread the mixture on baking paper and let it cool until hard. Caramel is extremely hot, so avoid handling it before it sets.
They are very similar: both combine nuts with hardened caramel. “Brittle” is a common English name for this kind of crisp confection, while “croquant” highlights its crunchy texture; recipes and thickness can differ.
Store a hazelnut croquant bar in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Humidity softens the caramel and can make the bar sticky, so avoid leaving it exposed or keeping it near heat.
A hazelnut croquant bar gets sticky when its caramel absorbs moisture from the air. Keeping it sealed and dry helps preserve the crunch, especially in humid weather; refrigeration may expose it to condensation when it is taken out.
Yes, you can freeze a hazelnut croquant bar in an airtight container, although thawing may affect its crisp texture. Let it return to room temperature while still sealed to reduce condensation on the caramel.
A hazelnut croquant bar is a firm, brittle piece of caramelized sugar and whole or chopped hazelnuts. Praline often refers to nuts coated in caramel that are ground into a paste or fine pieces, depending on the regional style.
Yes, crushed hazelnut croquant bar works as a crunchy topping for ice cream, cakes, or pudding. Add it just before serving, because moisture from soft desserts can quickly soften the caramel.
A hazelnut croquant bar usually does not melt like chocolate, but heat can soften its caramel and make it sticky. Keep it away from direct sun and hot cars to maintain its crisp texture.
People with diabetes should treat a hazelnut croquant bar as a sugary sweet, since its caramelized sugar can raise blood glucose. Whether it fits an individual meal plan depends on their treatment and glucose-management advice.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
2.4mg · 16% DV
Biotin
2.1µg · 7% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B5
0.15mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.33mg · 37% DV
Manganese
0.66mg · 29% DV
Magnesium
33mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
54mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
105mg · 3% DV
Sodium
1.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 156 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):
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A Hazelnut croquant bar is a crisp confection made by coating hazelnuts in caramelised sugar and shaping the mixture into a bar. It has a toasted, nutty flavour and a hard, brittle snap; the exact balance of nuts and caramel varies by maker.
Enjoy it as a small sweet with coffee or tea, or break it over ice cream and other desserts for extra crunch. It is energy-dense and provides much of its energy from sugar and fat; a 100 g portion contains 520 kcal. Since it is quite rich, a small piece can work well when you want a sweet bite, especially alongside an unsweetened drink.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
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
0.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 52.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (52.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.