Chocolate Syrup vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Syrup 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 chocolate syrup versus chocolate hazelnut spread (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate syrup and chocolate hazelnut spread:

  • Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate syrup are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and sugar.
  • Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate hazelnut spread has signficantly more Vitamin E than chocolate syrup.
  • Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chocolate syrup and chocolate hazelnut spread is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Syrup (Beverages, chocolate syrup) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate syrup are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 93% more calories than chocolate syrup - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 279 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chocolate syrup is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for protein. Chocolate syrup has a macronutrient ratio of 3:93:4 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chocolate Syrup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Protein 3% 4%
Carbohydrates 93% 46%
Fat 4% 50%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate syrup are high in carbohydrates. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for carbohydrates - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 65.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate syrup are high in dietary fiber. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 108% more dietary fiber than chocolate syrup - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 2.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate syrup are high in sugar. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more sugar (9%) than chocolate syrup by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 49.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Chocolate hazelnut spread has 158% more protein than chocolate syrup - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 2.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and chocolate syrup has 98% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 0.52g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Chocolate syrup and chocolate hazelnut spread contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chocolate syrup has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chocolate syrup does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Chocolate hazelnut spread has signficantly more Vitamin E than chocolate syrup - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both chocolate syrup and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of niacin.

Chocolate Syrup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Thiamin 0.009 MG 0.085 MG
Riboflavin 0.05 MG 0.17 MG
Niacin 0.322 MG 0.427 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.013 MG 0.357 MG
Vitamin B6 0.006 MG 0.082 MG
Folate 2 UG 14 UG
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.27 UG

Minerals

calcium

Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 671% more calcium than chocolate syrup - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 14mg of calcium.

iron

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate syrup are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 108% more iron than chocolate syrup - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 2.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate syrup are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 82% more potassium than chocolate syrup - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 224mg 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 syrup and chocolate hazelnut spread contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Chocolate Syrup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
lutein + zeaxanthin 3 UG 10 UG
beta-carotene ~ 1 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids,

Chocolate Syrup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
linoleic acid 0.024 G ~
other omega 6 ~ 1.877 G
Total 0.024 G 1.877 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Chocolate Syrup (Beverages, chocolate syrup) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .

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FAQ

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or chocolate syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate syrup are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 90% more calories than chocolate syrup - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and chocolate syrup has 279 calories.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or chocolate syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate syrup are high in carbohydrates. chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for carbohydrates - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and chocolate syrup has 65.1g of carbohydrates.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or chocolate syrup contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 670% more calcium than chocolate syrup - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 14mg of calcium.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or chocolate syrup contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate syrup are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 110% more iron than chocolate syrup - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 2.1mg of iron.

Does chocolate hazelnut spread or chocolate syrup contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and chocolate syrup are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 80% more potassium than chocolate syrup - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 224mg of potassium.