Almond Butter vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Almond Butter 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
almond butter
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond butter and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almond butter are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and saturated fat.
- Almond butter has more riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) 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 almond butter are high in calories. Almond butter has 14% more calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and almond butter has 614 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond butter is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Almond butter has a macronutrient ratio of 13:11:76 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Butter | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11% | 46% |
| Fat | 76% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and almond butter has 70% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond butter has 18.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almond butter are high in dietary fiber. Almond butter has 91% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond butter has 10.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and almond butter has 88% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and almond butter has 6.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond butter is an excellent source of protein and it has 287% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and almond butter has 21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almond butter are high in saturated fat. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 334% more saturated fat than almond butter - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond butter has 6.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and almond butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 388% more Vitamin E than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond butter has 24.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and almond butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond butter has more riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both almond butter and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Almond Butter | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.939 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 3.155 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.318 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 53 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almond butter are high in calcium. Almond butter has 221% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond butter has 347mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almond butter are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 26% more iron than almond butter - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and almond butter has 3.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almond butter are high in potassium. Almond butter has 84% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond butter has 748mg 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 almond butter and chocolate hazelnut spread contain small amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Almond Butter | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond butter has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Almond Butter | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.011 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 13.605 G | ~ |
| Total | 13.616 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: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or almond butter contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almond butter are high in calories. Almond butter has 10% more calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and almond butter has 614 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or almond butter have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and almond butter has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and almond butter has 18.8g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or almond butter contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almond butter are high in calcium. Almond butter has 220% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond butter has 347mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or almond butter contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almond butter are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 30% more iron than almond butter - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and almond butter has 3.5mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or almond butter contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almond butter are high in potassium. Almond butter has 80% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond butter has 748mg of potassium.