Chocolate Hazelnut Spread vs. Onion
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Onion
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
onion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate hazelnut spread and onion:
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has signficantly more Vitamin E than onion.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Onion (Onions, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and onion has 93% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and onion has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate hazelnut spread is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to onion per calorie. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a macronutrient ratio of 4:46:50 and for onion, 11:87:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 87% |
| Fat | 50% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and onion has 85% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 218% more dietary fiber than onion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and onion has 92% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and onion has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 392% more protein than onion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and onion has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and onion has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and onion has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Onion has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and onion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has signficantly more Vitamin E than onion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and onion has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and onion has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both chocolate hazelnut spread and onion contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.085 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.427 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 370% more calcium than onion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and onion has 23mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than onion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and onion has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of potassium and it has 179% more potassium than onion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and onion has 146mg 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 onion contain small amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids,
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.877 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | ~ | 0.013 G |
| Total | 1.877 G | 0.013 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 Onion (Onions, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or onion contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and onion has 90% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and onion has 40 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or onion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and onion has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or onion contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 370% more calcium than onion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and onion has 23mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or onion contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than onion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and onion has 0.21mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or onion contain more potassium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than onion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and onion has 146mg of potassium.