Ingredient swap
Hazelnuts vs Macadamia Nuts
Hazelnuts has 15 g protein and 628 calories per 100 g; macadamia nuts has 7.9 g and 718. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of hazelnuts (135 g) ≈ 1 cup of macadamia nuts.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Hazelnuts | Macadamia Nuts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 628 better | 718 |
| Protein | 15 gbetter | 7.9 g |
| Carbs | 16.7 g | 13.8 gbetter |
| Fat | 60.8 g | 75.8 g |
| Fiber | 9.7 gbetter | 8.6 g |
| Sugar | 4.3 gbetter | 4.6 g |
| Sodium | 0 mgbetter | 5 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 135 g | 134 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use macadamia nuts instead of hazelnuts?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of hazelnuts (135 g) ≈ 1 cup of macadamia nuts.
Which has more protein?
Hazelnuts, with 15 g per 100 g versus 7.9 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Hazelnuts, with 628 calories per 100 g.