Is hazelnut milk good for you?
No official health agency we checked lists specific benefits for hazelnut milk. USDA FoodData Central lists one unsweetened brand (Pacific Foods) at 12 kcal, 1.25 g fat and 0.42 g protein per 100 mL, which is about 29 kcal per 240 mL cup (our calculation). That entry lists no calcium, so it is not a replacement for cow's milk's calcium unless the label shows added calcium.
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What is in hazelnut milk?
USDA FoodData Central has a branded entry for Pacific Foods Hazelnut Original Unsweetened plant-based beverage (record dated 23 May 2022). Ingredients: water, ground roasted hazelnuts, and gums, potassium citrate, sea salt and sunflower lecithin at 1% or less. Values are per 100 mL; the cup column is our calculation for the 240 mL label serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 mL | Per 240 mL cup (our calculation) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 12 kcal | 29 kcal |
| Fat | 1.25 g | 3.0 g |
| Protein | 0.42 g | 1.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.42 g | 1.0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1.0 g |
Is it healthy compared with cow’s milk?
It is low in calories and sugar-free in this brand, but also low in protein. For comparison, USDA lists whole cow’s milk at 61 kcal, 3.15 g protein and 113 mg calcium per 100 g. This hazelnut entry lists no calcium or vitamin D, so do not assume it replaces them. Some other plant milks are fortified: the USDA entry for unsweetened refrigerated almond milk lists 157.5 mg calcium per 100 g. Always read the label of the exact product.
Are there proven health benefits?
We found no statement of specific benefits for hazelnut milk from the FDA, NIH or NHS. Claims about antioxidants or vitamin E depend on the brand and were not shown in the USDA entry we read. Sweetened versions have more calories and sugar. People with tree nut allergy should avoid it. Ask a doctor or dietitian about your needs.
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Is hazelnut milk good for you?
It is low in calories, but we found no official health benefits and the USDA entry we read lists no calcium. Check the label.
How many calories are in hazelnut milk?
USDA lists one unsweetened brand at 12 kcal per 100 mL, about 29 kcal per 240 mL cup (our calculation). Sweetened versions have more.
Does hazelnut milk have calcium?
The USDA entry for one unsweetened brand lists none. Fortified products show added calcium on the label.
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central: Hazelnut original unsweetened plant-based beverage, Pacific Foods (Branded, FDC ID 2271477), read 5 Nov 2026
- USDA FoodData Central: Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D (SR Legacy, FDC ID 171265), read 5 Nov 2026
- USDA FoodData Central: Almond milk, unsweetened, plain, refrigerated (Foundation, FDC ID 2257045), read 5 Nov 2026
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