Butter, Unsalted vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted 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
butter, unsalted
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and butter, unsalted are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) 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 butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 33% more calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butter, unsalted is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for protein. Butter, unsalted has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:100 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butter, Unsalted | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
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| Protein | 1% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 46% |
| Fat | 100% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and butter, unsalted has 100% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 536% more protein than butter, unsalted - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and butter, unsalted are high in saturated fat. Butter, unsalted has 78% more saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and chocolate hazelnut spread has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 683 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 114% more Vitamin E than butter, unsalted - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both butter, unsalted and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of Vitamin B12.
| Butter, Unsalted | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 350% more calcium than butter, unsalted - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 218 times more iron than butter, unsalted - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg 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,
| Butter, Unsalted | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 158 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.138 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.968 G | 1.877 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 30% more calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or butter, unsalted have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or butter, unsalted contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 350% more calcium than butter, unsalted - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or butter, unsalted contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 218 times more iron than butter, unsalted - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or butter, unsalted contain more potassium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.