Oil, hazelnut

Hazelnut oil is the fat extracted from hazelnuts, used as a cooking oil or dressing. The figures here describe the oil rather than whole hazelnuts. It mainly provides fat and energy: per 100g, it contains 100g of fat, including 7.8g of saturated fat, and supplies 3696 kJ of energy.

Fat provides energy and helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. As a concentrated source of energy, the amount of oil used is relevant for people monitoring their energy intake. Its saturated fat content is also worth noting when comparing oils or monitoring saturated fat intake. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.