Lentils vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils 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
cooked
lentils
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lentils are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, lentil contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) 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 lentils are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 365% more calories than lentil - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 30:67:3 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 46% |
| Fat | 3% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 68% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lentils are high in dietary fiber. Lentil has 46% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and lentil has 97% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 67% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and lentil has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 44 times more Vitamin E than lentil - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, lentil contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both lentils and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Lentils | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 468% more calcium than lentil - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lentils are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 32% more iron than lentil - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lentils are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more potassium (10%) than lentil by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg 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 lentils and chocolate hazelnut spread contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Lentils | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lentil has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | ~ |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.877 G |
| Total | 0.137 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: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lentils are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 370% more calories than lentil - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and lentil has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or lentils contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 470% more calcium than lentil - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or lentils contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lentils are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 30% more iron than lentil - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or lentils contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and lentils are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more potassium ( 10%) than lentil by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.