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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of hazelnut and chocolate hazelnut spread is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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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.