Hazelnut Butter
Hazelnut butter is a creamy, spreadable paste made from roasted, ground hazelnuts, often with a touch of salt or oil for smoothness. It's a popular alternative to peanut butter, originating from regions where hazelnuts are a staple crop, such as Turkey and parts of Europe.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
It is high in healthy monounsaturated fats and provides a good amount of protein and fiber, with a rough calorie count of around 200 calories per 2-tablespoon serving. Key nutrients include vitamin E, manganese, and copper.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 196 kcal |
| Protein | 4.8 g |
| Carbs | 5.2 g |
| Fat | 18.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Sugar | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E | 4.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 44 mg |
| Phosphorus | 68 mg |
| Potassium | 110 mg |
| Manganese | 1.0 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (32 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, hazelnut butter is deeply tied to the confectionery traditions of places like Piedmont, Italy, where it's a key ingredient in gianduja. Nutritionally, its high content of antioxidants and healthy fats makes it a heart-healthy choice compared to many other nut butters.
