Chocolate Hazelnut Spread vs. Chocolate Ice Cream
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Chocolate Ice Cream
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
chocolate ice cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate ice cream:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate ice cream are high in calcium, calories, potassium, saturated fat and sugar.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate ice cream are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 150% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate hazelnut spread is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to chocolate ice cream for protein. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a macronutrient ratio of 4:46:50 and for chocolate ice cream, 7:50:44 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 50% |
| Fat | 50% | 44% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and chocolate ice cream has 55% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 350% more dietary fiber than chocolate ice cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate ice cream are high in sugar. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 113% more sugar than chocolate ice cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 25.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 42% more protein than chocolate ice cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate ice cream are high in saturated fat. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 318% more saturated fat than chocolate ice cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 6.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chocolate hazelnut spread has less cholesterol than chocolate ice cream - chocolate ice cream has 34mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate ice cream has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate ice cream is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 117 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 118ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin D than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate ice cream has 8iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 15 times more Vitamin E than chocolate ice cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate ice cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate ice cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.085 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.194 MG |
| Niacin | 0.427 MG | 0.226 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.554 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 16 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27 UG | 0.29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate ice cream are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for calcium - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 371% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 63% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg 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, both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate ice cream contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 19 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chocolate ice cream has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Chocolate Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.877 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 1.877 G | 0.25 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 Chocolate Ice Cream (Ice creams, chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or chocolate ice cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate ice cream are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 150% more calories than chocolate ice cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and chocolate ice cream has 216 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or chocolate ice cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and chocolate ice cream has 60% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and chocolate ice cream has 28.2g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or chocolate ice cream contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate ice cream are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for calcium - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 109mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or chocolate ice cream contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 370% more iron than chocolate ice cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 0.93mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or chocolate ice cream contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate ice cream are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 60% more potassium than chocolate ice cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and chocolate ice cream has 249mg of potassium.