Chocolate Syrup vs. Almonds

Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Syrup and Almonds


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of chocolate syrup versus almonds (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate syrup and almonds:

  • Both almonds and chocolate syrup are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium and protein.
  • Chocolate syrup has 6.3 times less saturated fat than almond.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chocolate syrup and almonds is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Syrup (Beverages, chocolate syrup) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Both almonds and chocolate syrup are high in calories. Almond has 108% more calories than chocolate syrup - almond has 579 calories per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 279 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chocolate syrup is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to almonds per calorie. Chocolate syrup has a macronutrient ratio of 3:93:4 and for almonds, 14:14:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chocolate Syrup Almonds
Protein 3% 14%
Carbohydrates 93% 14%
Fat 4% 72%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Chocolate syrup is high in carbohydrates and almond has 67% less carbohydrates than chocolate syrup - almond has 21.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 65.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both almonds and chocolate syrup are high in dietary fiber. Almond has 381% more dietary fiber than chocolate syrup - almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 2.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Chocolate syrup is high in sugar and almond has 91% less sugar than chocolate syrup - almond has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 49.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 907% more protein than chocolate syrup - almond has 21.2g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 2.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Chocolate syrup has 6.3 times less saturated fat than almond - almond has 3.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 0.52g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both almonds and chocolate syrup are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate syrup does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Chocolate syrup and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chocolate syrup has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Almonds and chocolate syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - almond has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chocolate syrup does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 1280 times more Vitamin E than chocolate syrup - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Chocolate syrup and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate syrup has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Chocolate Syrup Almonds
Thiamin 0.009 MG 0.205 MG
Riboflavin 0.05 MG 1.138 MG
Niacin 0.322 MG 3.618 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.013 MG 0.471 MG
Vitamin B6 0.006 MG 0.137 MG
Folate 2 UG 44 UG

Minerals

calcium

Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than chocolate syrup - almond has 269mg of calcium per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 14mg of calcium.

iron

Both almonds and chocolate syrup are high in iron. Almond has 76% more iron than chocolate syrup - almond has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 2.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both almonds and chocolate syrup are high in potassium. Almond has 227% more potassium than chocolate syrup - almond has 733mg of potassium per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 224mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both chocolate syrup and almonds contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Chocolate Syrup Almonds
lutein + zeaxanthin 3 UG 1 UG
beta-carotene ~ 1 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both chocolate syrup and almonds contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Chocolate Syrup Almonds
alpha linoleic acid 0.002 G 0.003 G
Total 0.002 G 0.003 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than chocolate syrup per 100 grams.

Chocolate Syrup Almonds
linoleic acid 0.024 G 12.324 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.002 G
Total 0.024 G 12.326 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Chocolate Syrup or Almonds .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Chocolate Syrup (Beverages, chocolate syrup) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) .

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FAQ

Does almonds or chocolate syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both almonds and chocolate syrup are high in calories. Almond has 110% more calories than chocolate syrup - almond has 579 calories in 100g and chocolate syrup has 279 calories.

Does almonds or chocolate syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate syrup is high in carbohydrates and almond has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate syrup - almond has 21.6g of carbs for 100g and chocolate syrup has 65.1g of carbohydrates.

Does almonds or chocolate syrup contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than chocolate syrup - almond has 269mg of calcium in 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 14mg of calcium.

Does almonds or chocolate syrup contain more iron?
Both almonds and chocolate syrup are high in iron. Almond has 80% more iron than chocolate syrup - almond has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 2.1mg of iron.

Does almonds or chocolate syrup contain more potassium?
Both almonds and chocolate syrup are high in potassium. Almond has 230% more potassium than chocolate syrup - almond has 733mg of potassium in 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 224mg of potassium.