Blue Cheese vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese 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
blue cheese
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and blue cheese are high in calcium, calories, potassium and saturated fat.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, however, blue cheese contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) 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 blue cheese are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 53% more calories than blue cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and blue cheese has 353 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 46% |
| Fat | 73% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and blue cheese has 96% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than blue cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and blue cheese has 99% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Blue cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 296% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and blue cheese are high in saturated fat. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 52% more saturated fat than blue cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chocolate hazelnut spread has less cholesterol than blue cheese - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 197 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Blue cheese has more Vitamin D than chocolate hazelnut spread - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 18 times more Vitamin E than blue cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, however, blue cheese contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Blue Cheese | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 389% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than blue cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and blue cheese are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 59% more potassium than blue cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg 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,
| Blue Cheese | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 74 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blue cheese has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | ~ |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.877 G |
| Total | 0.536 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: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and blue cheese are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 50% more calories than blue cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or blue cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and blue cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 390% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or blue cheese contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than blue cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or blue cheese contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and blue cheese are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 60% more potassium than blue cheese - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.