Pecan vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Pecan 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
pecan
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pecan are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and saturated fat.
- Pecan has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pecan is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) 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 pecan are high in calories. Pecan has 28% more calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and pecan has 691 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pecan is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for protein. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pecan | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 46% |
| Fat | 88% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and pecan has 78% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pecan has 13.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pecan are high in dietary fiber. Pecan has 78% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and pecan has 93% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pecan has 4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 70% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and pecan has 9.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pecan are high in saturated fat. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 360% more saturated fat than pecan - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pecan has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 254% more Vitamin E than pecan - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and pecan contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both pecan and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Pecan | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.66 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 1.167 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pecan are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 54% more calcium than pecan - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and pecan has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pecan are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 73% more iron than pecan - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and pecan has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pecan are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for potassium - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and pecan has 410mg 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 pecan and chocolate hazelnut spread contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Pecan | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 29 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 17 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.069 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 20.628 G | ~ |
| Total | 20.697 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: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or pecan contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pecan are high in calories. Pecan has 30% more calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and pecan has 691 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or pecan have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and pecan has 80% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and pecan has 13.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or pecan contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pecan are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 50% more calcium than pecan - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and pecan has 70mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or pecan contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pecan are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 70% more iron than pecan - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and pecan has 2.5mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or pecan contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pecan are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for potassium - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and pecan has 410mg of potassium.