How Much Protein Is In Hazelnuts?
Sweet, aromatic nuts popular in chocolate and coffee flavorings.
Protein per 1 oz (28g)
4.2
g% Daily Value
Complete Nutrition Facts for Hazelnuts
Per 1 oz (28g)
1.2g
sugar
Essential Amino Acids in Hazelnuts
Per 1 oz (28g)
Limiting amino acid: Lysine.
121mg
Histidine
153mg
Isoleucine
298mg
Leucine
118mg
Lysine
62mg
Methionine
186mg
Phenylalanine
139mg
Threonine
54mg
Tryptophan
196mg
Valine
More About Hazelnuts
About Protein in Hazelnuts
A serving of Hazelnuts (28g) contains 4.2g of protein, which is 8% of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and supporting immune function. When planning your meals, consider that hazelnuts is a low source of protein compared to other nuts & seeds.
Compare Protein in Similar Foods
See how Hazelnuts compares to other nuts & seeds.
Almonds
per 1 oz (28g)
5.9g
Walnuts
per 1 oz (28g)
4.3g
Peanuts
per 1 oz (28g)
7.1g
Cashews
per 1 oz (28g)
5.1g
Source: USDA FoodData Central | FDC ID: 170581 | Last updated: 2026-03-30
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