Calories in
nuts, hazelnuts or filberts
628 kcal per 100 g Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts contains 628 calories per 100 grams, or about 722 calories per cup, chopped. Per 100 g it provides 15.0 g protein, 16.7 g carbohydrate and 60.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 10% carbohydrate, 9% protein, 81% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, chopped | 115.0 g | 722 | 17.2 g | 19.2 g | 69.9 g |
| 1 cup, ground | 75.0 g | 471 | 11.2 g | 12.5 g | 45.6 g |
| 1 cup, whole | 135.0 g | 848 | 20.2 g | 22.5 g | 82.0 g |
| 1 oz (21 whole kernels) | 28.4 g | 178 | 4.2 g | 4.7 g | 17.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup, chopped
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup, chopped |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 628 kcal | 722 kcal |
| Protein | 15.0 g | 17.2 g |
| Total fat | 60.8 g | 69.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 5.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 19.2 g |
| Fibre | 9.7 g | 11.2 g |
| Sugars | 4.3 g | 5.0 g |
| Sodium | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Potassium | 680.0 mg | 782.0 mg |
| Calcium | 114.0 mg | 131.1 mg |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 5.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6.3 mg | 7.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1.0 µg | 1.2 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 5.3 g | 6.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170581). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How nuts, hazelnuts or filberts compares
Among the 37 nut and seed products items on this site, nuts, hazelnuts or filberts ranks 7 of 37 by calorie density, against a category average of 450 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 40% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 2.4 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup, chopped (722 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 147 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in nuts, hazelnuts or filberts?
Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts contains 628 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 722 calories per cup, chopped. It also provides 15.0 g of protein, 16.7 g of carbohydrate and 60.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of nuts, hazelnuts or filberts?
By calories, nuts, hazelnuts or filberts is roughly 10% carbohydrate, 9% protein and 81% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup, chopped?
About 147 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the nuts, hazelnuts or filberts I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within nut and seed products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.