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Sugar-coated, energy-dense sweet snack
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (small) of Sugar-coated hazelnut (30 g) has 156 calories. That works out to 520 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.8 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.6 mg of Manganese covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (small) · 30 g
156
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
16.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% 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 | 156 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.69 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 5.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.6 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 serving (small) | 30 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 3 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 12 g | 62 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 24 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 146 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 45 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 312 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 520 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 110 g | 572 kcal |
Calculated from 520 calories per 100 g.
To make sugar-coated hazelnuts, heat toasted hazelnuts with sugar and a little water in a pan, stirring until the sugar crystallizes around them. Spread the nuts on baking paper and separate them before the coating sets.
No. Sugar-coated hazelnuts usually have a distinct sugar shell around each nut. Praline can mean nuts coated in caramel or a paste made from caramelized nuts, depending on the country; it is not necessarily the same snack.
Roasted hazelnuts are commonly used for sugar-coated hazelnuts because roasting brings out their flavor and keeps the finished snack crunchy. If you start with raw hazelnuts, roast them first, then coat them with sugar.
Sugar-coated hazelnuts usually turn sticky when moisture softens the sugar shell. This can happen in humid air or when the nuts are stored in a damp container, so keep them sealed in a cool, dry place.
Yes, sugar-coated hazelnuts can be frozen in an airtight container, but condensation during thawing may soften the coating. Let the sealed container reach room temperature before opening it to reduce moisture on the nuts.
Yes, you can chop sugar-coated hazelnuts and sprinkle them over cakes, cookies, or ice cream. Add them near the end or use them as a topping, since baking for too long can melt the sugar coating.
Sugar-coated hazelnuts provide some of the nutrients found in hazelnuts, but the added sugar makes them a sweet treat rather than an everyday snack. Keep the serving modest and enjoy them occasionally.
Yes, the sugar coating can raise blood glucose, although the hazelnuts also contain fat and fiber. If you have diabetes, account for the snack in your eating plan and ask your clinician or dietitian how it fits your needs.
Sugar-coated hazelnuts are not a suitable dog treat. The nuts can pose a choking risk, and the sugary coating offers no benefit; avoid giving them to your dog and keep the snack out of reach.
Spread sugar-coated hazelnuts in a single layer on baking paper as soon as they are coated, then separate them while the shell is still setting. Once fully cool, store them in a dry, airtight container.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
2.25mg · 15% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B3
0.57mg · 4% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.57mg · 25% DV
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
57mg · 8% DV
Magnesium
32mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
96mg · 3% DV
Sodium
5.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 156 calories in 1 serving (small) (30 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A sugar-coated hazelnut is a whole hazelnut covered in a firm, sweet shell. The crisp coating gives way to the nut’s rich, toasted flavour, making it a confectionery-style snack rather than plain roasted nuts. Similar sugar-coated nuts are sold in sweet shops and markets in various regions; the exact coating and seasoning can vary.
It is often served by the handful with coffee or tea, offered as a small treat after a meal, or shared from a bowl at gatherings. Hazelnuts contribute protein, fibre and fats, while the sugar coating makes this an energy-dense sweet. A small portion is usually satisfying; pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee if you want to keep the overall snack less sweet.
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.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.69g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.84g
Omega 6:3 ratio 78:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (78:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.