The hazelnut with high fiber, protein, and low fat is a nutritious snack. Hazelnuts contain about 91% unsaturated fat and less than 4% saturated fat. This high level of unsaturated fats lowers HDL and LDL cholesterol.

It also provides significant amounts of protein, fiber and iron, phosphorus, vitamins B2, B1, B9 E, and C and many other essential nutrients.