Hazelnut kernels

Hazelnuts are a good source of several vitamins and minerals. Vitamins in hazelnuts include vitamin E (21percent of your daily recommended intake), thiamin (12 percent), vitamin B6 and folate (8 percent each), and smaller amounts of vitamin C, niacin, pantothenic acid, and riboflavin

. Hazelnuts are an excellent source of manganese, providing 87 percent of your daily recommended intake

. Other minerals in hazelnuts include copper (24 percent), magnesium (12 percent), phosphorus, iron, zinc, and potassium. Hazelnuts provide several benefits if you are trying to eat well and maintain a healthy weight.