Almonds vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Almonds 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
almonds
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almonds and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almonds are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) 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 almonds are high in calories. Almond has a little more calories (7%) than chocolate hazelnut spread by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almonds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Almonds has a macronutrient ratio of 14:14:73 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almonds | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 46% |
| Fat | 73% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and almond has 65% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almonds are high in dietary fiber. Almond has 131% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and almond has 92% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 291% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and almond has 87% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond has 3.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and chocolate hazelnut spread are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 417% more Vitamin E than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both almonds and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Almonds | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.205 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.138 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 3.618 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.471 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almonds are high in calcium. Almond has 149% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almonds are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 18% more iron than almond - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 80% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg 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 almonds and chocolate hazelnut spread contain small amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Almonds | 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 has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Almonds | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 12.324 G | ~ |
| Total | 12.331 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: Almonds (Nuts, almonds) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 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 almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almonds are high in calories. Almond has a little more calories ( 10%) than chocolate hazelnut spread by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and almond has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or almonds contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almonds are high in calcium. Almond has 150% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or almonds contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almonds are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 20% more iron than almond - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or almonds contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 80% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.