Avocado vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Avocado 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
avocado
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and avocado are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Avocado has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) 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 avocado are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 223% more calories than avocado - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and avocado has 167 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for protein. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 46% |
| Fat | 77% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and avocado has 86% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and avocado are high in dietary fiber. Avocado has 26% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and avocado has 99% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and avocado has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 176% more protein than avocado - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and avocado has 93% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 152% more Vitamin E than avocado - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Avocado has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both avocado and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Avocado | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 89 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 avocado - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 618% more iron than avocado - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and avocado are high in potassium. Avocado has 25% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and avocado has 507mg 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,
| Avocado | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 1 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 24 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 271 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.674 G | ~ |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.877 G |
| Total | 1.674 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or avocado contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and avocado are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 220% more calories than avocado - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and avocado has 167 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or avocado have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and avocado has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or avocado contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 730% more calcium than avocado - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or avocado contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 620% more iron than avocado - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or avocado contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and avocado are high in potassium. Avocado has 30% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.