The hazel tree is grown in many parts of the mainland, with the largest areas lie in Macedonia.
The nuts are rich in calcium, vitamins and monounsaturated fats. They are rich in cancer agents, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous and copper, while the fresh fruit is poor in sodium. They have antioxidants properties and they are rich in manganese, an element that is involved in development processes and reproducing in the body.
| Average nutritional analysis 100g hazelnuts (Corylus Avellana) | ||
| Nutrient Value | Price | % USDA |
| Energy | 628 Kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 13% |
| Proteins | 14.95g | 26.5% |
| Total lipid | 60.75 g | 202% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 9.7 g | 25.5% |
| Βιταμίνες | ||
| Folic acid | 113 mg | 28% |
| Niacin | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.918 mg | 18% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.563 mg | 43% |
| Riboflavin | 0.113 mg | 9% |
| Thiamine | 0.643 mg | 53.5% |
| Vitamin A | 20 IU | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 6.3 mg | 10.5% |
| Vitamin E | 15 mg | 100% |
| Vitamin K | 14.2 mg | 12% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 680 mg | 14% |
| Metals | ||
| Calcium | 114 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 1.725 mg | 192% |
| Ferrum | 4.7 mg | 59% |
| Magnesium | 163 mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 6.17 mg | 268% |
| Phosphorus | 290 mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 2.45 mg | 22% |