Chocolate Hazelnut Spread vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chocolate hazelnut spread
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate hazelnut spread and carrots:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and carrots are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and carrot has 92% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate hazelnut spread is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a macronutrient ratio of 4:46:50 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 87% |
| Fat | 50% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 85% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 93% more dietary fiber than carrot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and carrot has 91% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 482% more protein than carrot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 834 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 652% more Vitamin E than carrot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, carrot contains more niacin. Both chocolate hazelnut spread and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.085 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.427 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 227% more calcium than carrot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than carrot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and carrots are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 27% more potassium than carrot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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,
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 8285 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 256 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.877 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | ~ | 0.1 G |
| Total | 1.877 G | 0.1 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: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or carrots contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 230% more calcium than carrot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or carrots contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than carrot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or carrots contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and carrots are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 30% more potassium than carrot - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.