Chocolate Hazelnut Spread vs. Kit Kat
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Kit Kat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chocolate hazelnut spread
versus
kit kat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate hazelnut spread and kit kat:
- Both kit kat and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, potassium, saturated fat and sugar.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more Vitamin B6, however, kit kat contains more Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Kit Kat (Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both kit kat and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more calories (4%) than kit kat by weight - kit kat has 518 calories per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate hazelnut spread is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to kit kat for protein. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a macronutrient ratio of 4:46:50 and for kit kat, 5:50:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Kit Kat | |
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| Protein | 4% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 50% |
| Fat | 50% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both kit kat and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in carbohydrates. Kit kat has a little more carbohydrates (4%) than chocolate hazelnut spread by weight - kit kat has 64.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 440% more dietary fiber than kit kat - kit kat has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Both kit kat and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in sugar. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 11% more sugar than kit kat - kit kat has 48.7g of sugar per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Kit kat and chocolate hazelnut spread contain similar amounts of protein - kit kat has 6.5g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kit kat and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in saturated fat. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 58% more saturated fat than kit kat - kit kat has 18g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kit kat and chocolate hazelnut spread are low in trans fat - kit kat has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chocolate hazelnut spread has less cholesterol than kit kat - kit kat has 11mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Kit kat has 23 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - kit kat has 24ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 13 times more Vitamin E than kit kat - kit kat has 0.34mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kit kat and chocolate hazelnut spread contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - kit kat has 5.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more Vitamin B6, however, kit kat contains more Vitamin B12. Both chocolate hazelnut spread and kit kat contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.085 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.427 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27 UG | 0.56 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both kit kat and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in calcium. Kit kat has 16% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - kit kat has 125mg of calcium per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 338% more iron than kit kat - kit kat has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both kit kat and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 76% more potassium than kit kat - kit kat has 231mg of potassium per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg 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,
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kit kat has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Kit Kat | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.877 G | 0.15 G |
| linoleic acid | ~ | 0.821 G |
| Total | 1.877 G | 0.971 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: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Kit Kat (Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar) .
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FAQ
Does kit kat or chocolate hazelnut spread contain more calories in 100 grams?Both kit kat and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more calories ( 0%) than kit kat by weight - kit kat has 518 calories in 100g and chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories.
Does kit kat or chocolate hazelnut spread have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both kit kat and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in carbohydrates. kit kat has a little more carbohydrates ( 0%) than chocolate hazelnut spread by weight - kit kat has 64.6g of carbs for 100g and chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbohydrates.
Does kit kat or chocolate hazelnut spread contain more calcium?
Both kit kat and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in calcium. Kit kat has 20% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - kit kat has 125mg of calcium in 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium.
Does kit kat or chocolate hazelnut spread contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 340% more iron than kit kat - kit kat has 1mg of iron in 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron.
Does kit kat or chocolate hazelnut spread contain more potassium?
Both kit kat and chocolate hazelnut spread are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 80% more potassium than kit kat - kit kat has 231mg of potassium in 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium.