Greek Yogurt vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt 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
greek yogurt
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and greek yogurt are high in calcium.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more niacin.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has signficantly more Vitamin E than greek yogurt.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread.
- Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) 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 greek yogurt has 86% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 73 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Greek Yogurt | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 55% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 46% |
| Fat | 24% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and greek yogurt has 94% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and greek yogurt has 93% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 84% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and greek yogurt has 96% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both greek yogurt and chocolate hazelnut spread are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chocolate hazelnut spread has less cholesterol than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Greek yogurt has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has signficantly more Vitamin E than greek yogurt - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more niacin. Both greek yogurt and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Greek Yogurt | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.197 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.47 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52 UG | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and greek yogurt are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for calcium - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 108 times more iron than greek yogurt - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of potassium and it has 189% more potassium than greek yogurt - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg 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 greek yogurt and chocolate hazelnut spread contain small amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Greek Yogurt | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, greek yogurt has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Greek Yogurt | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.068 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: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or greek yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and greek yogurt has 90% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and greek yogurt has 73 calories.
Is chocolate hazelnut spread or greek yogurt better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 80% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or greek yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and greek yogurt has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or greek yogurt contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and greek yogurt are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for calcium - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or greek yogurt contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 108 times more iron than greek yogurt - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or greek yogurt contain more potassium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than greek yogurt - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg of potassium.