Coconut Cream vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Cream 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
coconut cream
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut cream and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and coconut cream are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and saturated fat.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has signficantly more Vitamin E than coconut cream.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) 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 coconut cream are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 63% more calories than coconut cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and coconut cream has 330 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut cream is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for protein. Coconut cream has a macronutrient ratio of 4:8:89 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Cream | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 46% |
| Fat | 89% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and coconut cream has 89% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut cream has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and coconut cream are high in dietary fiber. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 145% more dietary fiber than coconut cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and coconut cream has less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 49% more protein than coconut cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and coconut cream has 3.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and coconut cream are high in saturated fat. Coconut cream has a little more saturated fat (8%) than chocolate hazelnut spread by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut cream has 30.8g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coconut cream has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - coconut cream has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has signficantly more Vitamin E than coconut cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both coconut cream and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coconut Cream | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.89 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.261 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 882% more calcium than coconut cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and coconut cream are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 92% more iron than coconut cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and coconut cream are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 25% more potassium than coconut cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coconut cream has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Coconut Cream | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.379 G | ~ |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.877 G |
| Total | 0.379 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: Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or coconut cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and coconut cream are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 60% more calories than coconut cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and coconut cream has 330 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or coconut cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and coconut cream has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and coconut cream has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or coconut cream contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 880% more calcium than coconut cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut cream has 11mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or coconut cream contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and coconut cream are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 90% more iron than coconut cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.3mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or coconut cream contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and coconut cream are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 30% more potassium than coconut cream - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.