Mozzarella Cheese vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Mozzarella Cheese 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
mozzarella cheese
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mozzarella cheese and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mozzarella cheese are high in calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, mozzarella cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mozzarella cheese are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 69% more calories than mozzarella cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mozzarella cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Mozzarella cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 27:3:70 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
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| Protein | 27% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 46% |
| Fat | 70% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and mozzarella cheese has 96% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mozzarella cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and mozzarella cheese has 98% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 299% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mozzarella cheese are high in saturated fat. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 83% more saturated fat than mozzarella cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 15.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chocolate hazelnut spread has less cholesterol than mozzarella cheese - mozzarella cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mozzarella cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 196 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 197ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mozzarella cheese has more Vitamin D than chocolate hazelnut spread - mozzarella cheese has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 22 times more Vitamin E than mozzarella cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and mozzarella cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, mozzarella cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both mozzarella cheese and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.016 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.27 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.071 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.062 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 8 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.73 UG | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mozzarella cheese are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 432% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than mozzarella cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of potassium and it has 443% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg 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,
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mozzarella cheese has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Mozzarella Cheese | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.566 G | ~ |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.877 G |
| Total | 0.566 G | 1.877 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: Mozzarella Cheese (Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or mozzarella cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mozzarella cheese are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 70% more calories than mozzarella cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and mozzarella cheese has 318 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or mozzarella cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and mozzarella cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and mozzarella cheese has 2.5g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or mozzarella cheese contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and mozzarella cheese are high in calcium. Mozzarella cheese has 430% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 575mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or mozzarella cheese contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than mozzarella cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 0.2mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or mozzarella cheese contain more potassium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of potassium and it has 440% more potassium than mozzarella cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and mozzarella cheese has 75mg of potassium.