Chocolate Hazelnut Spread vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Cocoa Powder
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
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and saturated fat.
- Cocoa powder has more niacin, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 136% more calories than cocoa powder - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate hazelnut spread is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a macronutrient ratio of 4:46:50 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Cocoa Powder | |
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| Protein | 4% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 54% |
| Fat | 50% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder are high in carbohydrates. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more carbohydrates (8%) than cocoa powder by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 585% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and cocoa powder has 97% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 262% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder are high in saturated fat. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 252% more saturated fat than cocoa powder - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 48 times more Vitamin E than cocoa powder - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more niacin, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.085 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 0.427 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 32 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 19% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 216% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 274% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg 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 | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cocoa powder has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.877 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | ~ | 0.44 G |
| Total | 1.877 G | 0.44 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 Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 140% more calories than cocoa powder - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or cocoa powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder are high in carbohydrates. chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more carbohydrates ( 10%) than cocoa powder by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder are high in calcium. Cocoa powder has 20% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or cocoa powder contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 220% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 270% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.