Whole Wheat Bread vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread 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 whole wheat bread versus chocolate hazelnut spread (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and chocolate hazelnut spread:

  • Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat bread are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of whole wheat bread 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: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) 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 whole wheat bread are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 103% more calories than whole wheat bread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 265 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Whole Wheat Bread Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Protein 20% 4%
Carbohydrates 66% 46%
Fat 14% 50%
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carbohydrates

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat bread are high in carbohydrates. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 44% more carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat bread are high in dietary fiber. Whole wheat bread has 37% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and whole wheat bread has 88% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar.

Protein

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Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 147% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein.

Fat

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Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and whole wheat bread has 97% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Whole wheat bread and chocolate hazelnut spread contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Chocolate hazelnut spread has 12 times more Vitamin E than whole wheat bread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both whole wheat bread and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Whole Wheat Bread Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Thiamin 0.279 MG 0.085 MG
Riboflavin 0.131 MG 0.17 MG
Niacin 4.042 MG 0.427 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.336 MG 0.357 MG
Vitamin B6 0.263 MG 0.082 MG
Folate 75 UG 14 UG
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.27 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat bread are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more calcium (5%) than whole wheat bread by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium.

iron

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat bread are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 75% more iron than whole wheat bread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat bread are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 77% more potassium than whole wheat bread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 230mg 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 whole wheat bread and chocolate hazelnut spread contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Whole Wheat Bread Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
beta-carotene 1 UG 1 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 94 UG 10 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.

Whole Wheat Bread Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
other omega 6 0.002 G 1.877 G
linoleic acid 1.667 G ~
Total 1.669 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whole Wheat Bread or Chocolate Hazelnut Spread .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .

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FAQ

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or whole wheat bread contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat bread are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 100% more calories than whole wheat bread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and whole wheat bread has 265 calories.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or whole wheat bread have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat bread are high in carbohydrates. chocolate hazelnut spread has 40% more carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbohydrates.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or whole wheat bread contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat bread are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more calcium ( 10%) than whole wheat bread by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or whole wheat bread contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat bread are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 80% more iron than whole wheat bread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or whole wheat bread contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat bread are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 80% more potassium than whole wheat bread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium.