Apple vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Apple 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
apple
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and apple are high in dietary fiber.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) 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 apple has 90% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for protein. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 46% |
| Fat | 3% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and apple has 78% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and apple are high in dietary fiber. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 125% more dietary fiber than apple - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and apple has 81% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 19 times more protein than apple - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and apple has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 26 times more Vitamin E than apple - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both apple and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Apple | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than apple - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 35 times more iron than apple - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of potassium and it has 280% more potassium than apple - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg 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,
| Apple | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids,
| Apple | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | ~ |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.877 G |
| Total | 0.043 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: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and apple has 90% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and apple has 80% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or apple contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than apple - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or apple contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 35 times more iron than apple - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or apple contain more potassium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of potassium and it has 280% more potassium than apple - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.