USDA-derived comparison

Hazelnuts vs Sunflower Seeds

Hazelnuts leads for Vitamin K and Vitamin C; Sunflower Seeds answers with Magnesium, Phosphorus and Vitamin B1.

Who each is for: Choose hazelnuts for vitamin K and vitamin C. Choose sunflower Seeds for magnesium and phosphorus.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Hazelnuts

Typical serving: a handful (28g)

30/100

More vitamin KMore vitamin C
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Sunflower Seeds

Typical serving: a handful (28g)

48/100

More magnesiumMore phosphorusMore vitamin B1More folate
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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientHazelnutsSunflower Seeds
Calories628 kcal584 kcal
Protein15 g21 g
Carbs17 g20 g
Fat61 g52 g
Fiber10 g9 g
Sat fat4 g4 g
Sodium0 mg9 mg
Potassium680 mg645 mg
Calcium114 mg78 mg
Iron4.7 mg5.3 mg
Magnesium163 mg325 mg
Zinc2.5 mg5 mg
Vitamin C6 mg1 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate113 µg227 µg

Servings differ: a handful of hazelnuts is about 28g, a handful of sunflower seeds about 28g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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