Egg vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Egg 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
egg
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and egg are high in calcium and calories.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more niacin.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) 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 egg are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 277% more calories than egg - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 46% |
| Fat | 62% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and egg has 99% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and egg has 99% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 132% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and egg has 89% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and chocolate hazelnut spread are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and chocolate hazelnut spread has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 159 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than chocolate hazelnut spread - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 372% more Vitamin E than egg - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more niacin. Both egg and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Egg | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and egg are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 93% more calcium than egg - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 150% more iron than egg - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of potassium and it has 195% more potassium than egg - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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,
| Egg | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 10 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Egg | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.558 G | 1.877 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and egg are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 280% more calories than egg - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is chocolate hazelnut spread or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 130% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and egg has 100% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or egg contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and egg are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 90% more calcium than egg - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or egg contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 150% more iron than egg - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or egg contain more potassium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than egg - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.