Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bittersweet chocolate
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and saturated fat.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more niacin, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 19% more calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 46% |
| Fat | 73% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 54% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 207% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and bittersweet chocolate has 98% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 165% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in saturated fat. Bittersweet chocolate has 14% more saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 11 times more Vitamin E than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more niacin, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate is very similar to bittersweet chocolate for calcium - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 297% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 104% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg 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,
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 10 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.553 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.435 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.988 G | 1.877 G |
Customize your serving size
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: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or chocolate hazelnut spread contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 20% more calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or chocolate hazelnut spread have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 50% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or chocolate hazelnut spread contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate is very similar to bittersweet chocolate for calcium - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or chocolate hazelnut spread contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 300% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or chocolate hazelnut spread contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 100% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium.