Chocolate Hazelnut Spread vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Broccoli
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
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate hazelnut spread and broccoli:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and broccoli are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli has more Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and broccoli has 94% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate hazelnut spread is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a macronutrient ratio of 4:46:50 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 64% |
| Fat | 50% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 89% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and broccoli are high in dietary fiber. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 108% more dietary fiber than broccoli - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and broccoli has 97% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 92% more protein than broccoli - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and broccoli has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 30 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 536% more Vitamin E than broccoli - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 52 times more Vitamin K than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both chocolate hazelnut spread and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.085 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 0.427 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and broccoli are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 130% more calcium than broccoli - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 500% more iron than broccoli - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and broccoli are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 29% more potassium than broccoli - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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 | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 361 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 1403 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids,
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.877 G | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | ~ | 0.049 G |
| Total | 1.877 G | 0.055 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or broccoli contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and broccoli are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 130% more calcium than broccoli - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or broccoli contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 500% more iron than broccoli - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and broccoli are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 30% more potassium than broccoli - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.