Pine Nut vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Pine Nut 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
pine nut
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pine nut and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pine nut are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pine nut has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pine nut is a great source of Vitamin E.
- Pine nut is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pine Nut (Nuts, pine nuts, dried) 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 pine nut are high in calories. Pine nut has 25% more calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and pine nut has 673 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pine nut is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Pine nut has a macronutrient ratio of 8:7:85 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pine Nut | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 46% |
| Fat | 85% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and pine nut has 79% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pine nut has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pine nut are high in dietary fiber. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 46% more dietary fiber than pine nut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pine nut has 3.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and pine nut has 93% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pine nut has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pine nut is an excellent source of protein and it has 153% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and pine nut has 13.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and pine nut has 83% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pine nut has 4.9g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pine nut has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - pine nut has 0.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and pine nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pine nut has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pine nut is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 88% more Vitamin E than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pine nut has 9.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pine nut has 27 times more Vitamin K than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pine nut has 53.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pine nut has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both pine nut and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pine Nut | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.364 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.227 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 4.387 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.313 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.094 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 575% more calcium than pine nut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and pine nut has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pine nut are high in iron. Pine nut has 26% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and pine nut has 5.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pine nut are high in potassium. Pine nut has 47% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and pine nut has 597mg 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 pine nut and chocolate hazelnut spread contain small amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Pine Nut | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 17 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pine nut has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Pine Nut | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.229 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 33.15 G | ~ |
| Total | 33.379 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: Pine Nut (Nuts, pine nuts, dried) 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 pine nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pine nut are high in calories. Pine nut has 30% more calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and pine nut has 673 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or pine nut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and pine nut has 80% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and pine nut has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or pine nut contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 580% more calcium than pine nut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and pine nut has 16mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or pine nut contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pine nut are high in iron. Pine nut has 30% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and pine nut has 5.5mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or pine nut contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pine nut are high in potassium. Pine nut has 50% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and pine nut has 597mg of potassium.