Brown Rice vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Brown Rice 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
brown rice
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brown rice and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and brown rice are high in calories.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, brown rice contains more niacin.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (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
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and brown rice are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 338% more calories than brown rice - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and brown rice has 123 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brown rice is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Brown rice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:84:7 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brown Rice | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 46% |
| Fat | 7% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and brown rice has 59% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and brown rice has 25.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 238% more dietary fiber than brown rice - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brown rice has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and brown rice has 100% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and brown rice has 0.24g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 97% more protein than brown rice - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and brown rice has 2.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and brown rice has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brown rice has 0.26g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and brown rice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 28 times more Vitamin E than brown rice - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brown rice has 0.17mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and brown rice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brown rice has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, brown rice contains more niacin. Both brown rice and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Brown Rice | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.178 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.069 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 2.561 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 35 times more calcium than brown rice - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and brown rice has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 682% more iron than brown rice - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and brown rice has 0.56mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of potassium and it has 373% more potassium than brown rice - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and brown rice has 86mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brown rice has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Brown Rice | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.355 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.359 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: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or brown rice contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and brown rice are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 340% more calories than brown rice - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and brown rice has 123 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or brown rice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and brown rice has 60% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and brown rice has 25.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or brown rice contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 35 times more calcium than brown rice - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and brown rice has 3mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or brown rice contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 680% more iron than brown rice - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and brown rice has 0.56mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or brown rice contain more potassium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of potassium and it has 370% more potassium than brown rice - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and brown rice has 86mg of potassium.