Milk vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Milk 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
milk
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and milk are high in calcium.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more niacin and folate.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has signficantly more Vitamin E than milk.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) 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 milk has 91% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 46% |
| Fat | 35% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and milk has 92% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and milk has 91% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 64% more protein than milk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and milk has 96% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and chocolate hazelnut spread are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and chocolate hazelnut spread are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and chocolate hazelnut spread contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Milk has 54 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than chocolate hazelnut spread - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has signficantly more Vitamin E than milk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more niacin and folate. Both milk and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Milk | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 11% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 218 times more iron than milk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of potassium and it has 191% more potassium than milk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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 milk and chocolate hazelnut spread contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Milk | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, milk has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Milk | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.066 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) 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 milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and milk has 90% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and milk has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or milk contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 10% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or milk contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 218 times more iron than milk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or milk contain more potassium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than milk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.