Apricot vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Apricot 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
apricot
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and apricot has 91% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 46% |
| Fat | 7% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and apricot has 82% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 170% more dietary fiber than apricot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and apricot has 83% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 286% more protein than apricot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and apricot has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 457% more Vitamin E than apricot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both apricot and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apricot | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 731% more calcium than apricot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than apricot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and apricot are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 57% more potassium than apricot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg 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,
| Apricot | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | 1 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, apricot has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | ~ |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.877 G |
| Total | 0.077 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: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and apricot has 90% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and apricot has 80% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or apricot contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 730% more calcium than apricot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or apricot contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than apricot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or apricot contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and apricot are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 60% more potassium than apricot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.