Hazelnuts vs Walnuts

A side-by-side guide to substituting Walnuts for Hazelnuts (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 1 oz of Walnuts for every 1 cup of Hazelnuts.

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Hazelnuts

Base unit: cup

Read the full guide: Hazelnuts

Walnuts

Conversion: 1:1 by volume — 1 oz per 1 cup

Tags: common

Notes: Walnuts are a direct 1:1 replacement by volume. Flavor will be slightly earthier and less sweet; consider this when the hazelnut flavor is prominent in the recipe.

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When to use Walnuts instead of Hazelnuts

Walnuts are a direct 1:1 replacement by volume. Flavor will be slightly earthier and less sweet; consider this when the hazelnut flavor is prominent in the recipe. The conversion is 1:1 by volume — 1 oz per 1 cup.

Common questions

Can I substitute Walnuts for Hazelnuts?

Yes — Walnuts are a direct 1:1 replacement by volume. Flavor will be slightly earthier and less sweet; consider this when the hazelnut flavor is prominent in the recipe. Ratio: 1:1 by volume — 1 oz per 1 cup.

What's the conversion ratio for Hazelnuts to Walnuts?

1:1 by volume — 1 oz per 1 cup. For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Hazelnuts and Walnuts interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Walnuts are a direct 1:1 replacement by volume..

Is Walnuts a better substitute than other options for Hazelnuts?

Walnuts is one of the options SubSwap lists for Hazelnuts. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Hazelnuts substitutes.

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