Blueberry vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry 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
blueberry
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and blueberry are high in dietary fiber.
- Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and blueberry has 89% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for protein. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 46% |
| Fat | 5% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and blueberry has 77% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and blueberry are high in dietary fiber. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 125% more dietary fiber than blueberry - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and blueberry has 82% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 631% more protein than blueberry - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and blueberry has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 770% more Vitamin E than blueberry - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both blueberry and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Blueberry | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than blueberry - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than blueberry - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of potassium and it has 429% more potassium than blueberry - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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,
| Blueberry | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blueberry has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | ~ |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.877 G |
| Total | 0.088 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: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and blueberry has 90% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and blueberry has 80% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or blueberry contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than blueberry - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or blueberry contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than blueberry - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or blueberry contain more potassium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of potassium and it has 430% more potassium than blueberry - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.