Chocolate Hazelnut Spread vs. Asparagus

Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Asparagus


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate hazelnut spread and asparagus:

  • Both chocolate hazelnut spread and asparagus are high in dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Asparagus has more niacin and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chocolate hazelnut spread and asparagus 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 Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and asparagus has 96% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and asparagus has 20 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chocolate hazelnut spread is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to asparagus per calorie. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a macronutrient ratio of 4:46:50 and for asparagus, 34:61:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Asparagus
Protein 4% 34%
Carbohydrates 46% 61%
Fat 50% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and asparagus has 94% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and asparagus has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and asparagus are high in dietary fiber. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 157% more dietary fiber than asparagus - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and asparagus has 97% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and asparagus has 1.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Chocolate hazelnut spread has 146% more protein than asparagus - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and asparagus has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and asparagus has 0.04g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Asparagus has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - asparagus has 5.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Asparagus has 37 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and asparagus has 38ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Chocolate hazelnut spread has 339% more Vitamin E than asparagus - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and asparagus has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Asparagus has 20 times more Vitamin K than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and asparagus has 41.6ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Asparagus has more niacin and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both chocolate hazelnut spread and asparagus contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Asparagus
Thiamin 0.085 MG 0.143 MG
Riboflavin 0.17 MG 0.141 MG
Niacin 0.427 MG 0.978 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.357 MG 0.274 MG
Vitamin B6 0.082 MG 0.091 MG
Folate 14 UG 52 UG
Vitamin B12 0.27 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 350% more calcium than asparagus - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and asparagus has 24mg of calcium.

iron

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and asparagus are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 105% more iron than asparagus - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and asparagus are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 101% more potassium than asparagus - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and asparagus has 202mg 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,

Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Asparagus
beta-carotene 1 UG 449 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 10 UG 710 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 9 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids,

Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Asparagus
other omega 6 1.877 G ~
linoleic acid ~ 0.04 G
Total 1.877 G 0.04 G



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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) .

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FAQ

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or asparagus contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and asparagus has 100% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and asparagus has 20 calories.

Is chocolate hazelnut spread or asparagus better for protein?
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 150% more protein than asparagus - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.2g of protein.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or asparagus have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and asparagus has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and asparagus has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or asparagus contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 350% more calcium than asparagus - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and asparagus has 24mg of calcium.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or asparagus contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and asparagus are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 110% more iron than asparagus - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and asparagus has 2.1mg of iron.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or asparagus contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and asparagus are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 100% more potassium than asparagus - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and asparagus has 202mg of potassium.