Beef vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef 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
cooked
beef
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and beef are high in calories, iron, potassium and saturated fat.
- Beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) 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 beef are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 95% more calories than beef - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and beef has 277 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 46% |
| Fat | 62% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and beef has less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and beef has less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 369% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and beef are high in saturated fat. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 287% more saturated fat than beef - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef has 7.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chocolate hazelnut spread has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and chocolate hazelnut spread contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 40 times more Vitamin E than beef - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both beef and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Beef | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 209% more calcium than beef - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and beef are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 95% more iron than beef - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and beef has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and beef are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 48% more potassium than beef - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Beef | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.013 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.403 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or beef contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and beef are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 100% more calories than beef - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and beef has 277 calories.
Is chocolate hazelnut spread or beef better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 370% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and beef has fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or beef contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 210% more calcium than beef - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or beef contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and beef are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 100% more iron than beef - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and beef has 2.3mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or beef contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and beef are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 50% more potassium than beef - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.