Chocolate Hazelnut Spread vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Tomato
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
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate hazelnut spread and tomato:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and tomato are high in potassium.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and tomato has 97% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate hazelnut spread is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a macronutrient ratio of 4:46:50 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 75% |
| Fat | 50% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 94% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 350% more dietary fiber than tomato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and tomato has 95% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 515% more protein than tomato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and tomato has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 41 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 819% more Vitamin E than tomato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both chocolate hazelnut spread and tomato contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.085 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.427 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 980% more calcium than tomato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than tomato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and tomato are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 72% more potassium than tomato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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 | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 123 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.877 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 1.877 G | 0.08 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 Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and tomato has 100% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or tomato contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 980% more calcium than tomato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or tomato contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than tomato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or tomato contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and tomato are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 70% more potassium than tomato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.