Hazelnuts and acorns are distinctly different in appearance, species and use. Acorn is the fruit of the oak tree, the shape is similar to a cocoon, the shell is hard shell, brownish-red, the interior is rich in starch. And hazelnut is the fruit of hazelnut tree, the shape is more round, hard shell, nut fat white and round, fragrant.

In addition, acorns are inedible and are generally used as raw materials for food and feed, while hazelnuts are a high-grade nut that can be eaten.