Hazelnut vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Hazelnut 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
hazelnut
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hazelnut and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and hazelnut are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) 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 hazelnut are high in calories. Hazelnut has 20% more calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and hazelnut has 646 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hazelnut is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Hazelnut has a macronutrient ratio of 9:10:81 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hazelnut | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10% | 46% |
| Fat | 81% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 72% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and hazelnut are high in dietary fiber. Hazelnut has 74% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and hazelnut has 91% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hazelnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 178% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and hazelnut has 84% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 208% more Vitamin E than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both hazelnut and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Hazelnut | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.338 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.123 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 2.05 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.923 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.62 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 88 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and hazelnut are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 14% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and hazelnut are high in iron. is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for iron - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 86% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg 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,
| Hazelnut | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 36 UG | 1 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Hazelnut | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 8.403 G | ~ |
| Total | 8.463 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: Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or hazelnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and hazelnut are high in calories. Hazelnut has 20% more calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and hazelnut has 646 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or hazelnut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or hazelnut contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and hazelnut are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 10% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or hazelnut contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and hazelnut are high in iron. is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for iron - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or hazelnut contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 90% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.