Peanut Butter vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Peanut Butter 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
peanut butter
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanut butter and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanut butter are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, potassium and saturated fat.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron.
- Peanut butter has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut butter is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) 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 peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has a little more calories (9%) than chocolate hazelnut spread by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and peanut butter has 589 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanut butter is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Peanut butter has a macronutrient ratio of 15:14:71 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanut Butter | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 46% |
| Fat | 71% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and peanut butter has 65% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut butter has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanut butter are high in dietary fiber. Peanut butter has 48% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut butter has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and peanut butter has 84% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut butter has 8.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Peanut butter is an excellent source of protein and it has 345% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and peanut butter has 24.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanut butter are high in saturated fat. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 274% more saturated fat than peanut butter - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut butter has 7.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and peanut butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread and peanut butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut butter has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and peanut butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut butter has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Peanut butter has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both peanut butter and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Peanut Butter | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.106 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.111 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 13.696 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.118 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.418 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 92 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanut butter are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 140% more calcium than peanut butter - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 45mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 131% more iron than peanut butter - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut butter has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanut butter are high in potassium. Peanut butter has 83% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut butter has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Peanut Butter | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.64 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 13.854 G | ~ |
| Total | 14.494 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: Peanut Butter (Peanut butter, chunk style, with salt) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or peanut butter contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanut butter are high in calories. Peanut butter has a little more calories ( 10%) than chocolate hazelnut spread by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and peanut butter has 589 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or peanut butter have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and peanut butter has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and peanut butter has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or peanut butter contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanut butter are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 140% more calcium than peanut butter - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut butter has 45mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or peanut butter contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 130% more iron than peanut butter - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut butter has 1.9mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or peanut butter contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanut butter are high in potassium. Peanut butter has 80% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut butter has 745mg of potassium.