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Hazelnut dough Calories
Hazelnut-based dough for pastries and cookies
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Hazelnut dough (40 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 18 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 9.2 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Hazelnut dough Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
168
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
18g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
9.2g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 43% · Protein 7% · Fat 50%
Hazelnut dough nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (40 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.2 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.88 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Hazelnut dough?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 80 g | 336 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 120 g | 504 kcal |
Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hazelnut dough
What is hazelnut dough?
Hazelnut dough is a prepared, hazelnut-based mixture used for cookies and other pastries. Recipes may also include flour, fat, or sweeteners, so its texture and best use vary from one dough to another.
How do you make hazelnut dough?
To make hazelnut dough, combine finely ground hazelnuts with the flour and other ingredients in your chosen pastry recipe. Add dry ingredients gradually, since the oil in hazelnuts can affect how firm or sticky the dough feels.
What can you bake with hazelnut dough?
Hazelnut dough works well for cookies, tart bases, and small pastries. Shape it for cookies or press it into a tart pan; the recipe’s texture will determine which method is easiest.
Is hazelnut dough the same as hazelnut paste?
No, hazelnut dough is not the same as hazelnut paste. Paste is generally smooth and spreadable, while hazelnut dough may contain flour and other ingredients that let it hold a shape for baking.
Can hazelnut dough be used as a tart crust?
Yes, hazelnut dough can be used as a tart crust if it is firm enough to hold its shape. Press it evenly into the pan and follow the tart recipe’s baking instructions.
Why does hazelnut dough crumble?
Hazelnut dough often crumbles when it is too dry or lacks enough binding ingredients. Mix in a little of the recipe’s fat, then knead gently until it holds together; avoid adding too much at once.
Can you freeze hazelnut dough?
Yes, hazelnut dough can be frozen. Wrap it airtight in portions, then thaw it in the refrigerator before shaping or baking; avoid refreezing it after it has thawed.
How should hazelnut dough be stored after opening?
Keep opened hazelnut dough sealed in the refrigerator to limit drying and spoilage. For packaged dough, follow the storage directions and use-by guidance on its packaging, since formulations can differ.
Does hazelnut dough need to be baked before eating?
Usually, yes: hazelnut dough is intended for baking, not eating raw. Raw flour may carry harmful bacteria, and dough containing egg has an additional food-safety risk unless it is specifically made ready to eat.
Can you substitute hazelnut dough for frangipane?
Not directly; hazelnut dough and frangipane have different textures and roles. Frangipane is a soft almond-based filling, while hazelnut dough is shaped or pressed as dough, so the swap can change a pastry’s structure.
Hazelnut dough Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin E
3mg · 20% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Manganese
0.48mg · 21% DV
Magnesium
28mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
44mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
88mg · 3% DV
Sodium
48mg · 2% DV
Hazelnut dough Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Hazelnut dough
To burn the 168 calories in 1 piece (medium) (40 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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.
What is Hazelnut dough?
Hazelnut dough is a nut-based dough used to make pastries and cookies. Rather than being served as a dish on its own, it is shaped and baked into sweet treats. It brings a distinct, toasted hazelnut flavour, with a texture that can turn tender or crisp depending on the recipe.
In Turkey, cookies and small pastries made with it are often served alongside tea; home bakers also use it for a range of sweet bakes. With both flour and hazelnuts in the mix, it provides carbohydrates and fats and is relatively energy-dense. Keep the portion modest, or serve a small piece with unsweetened tea for a lighter treat.
How Nutritious Is Hazelnut dough?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Hazelnut dough Processed?
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.
Does Hazelnut dough Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Hazelnut dough Good For?
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
Hazelnut dough Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 46:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (46:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.