Chocolate Hazelnut Spread vs. Russet Potato
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Russet Potato
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
russet potato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate hazelnut spread and russet potato:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and russet potato are high in potassium.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, russet potato contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has signficantly more Vitamin E than russet potato.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and russet potato has 85% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and russet potato has 79 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate hazelnut spread is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to russet potato per calorie. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a macronutrient ratio of 4:46:50 and for russet potato, 11:89:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 89% |
| Fat | 50% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and russet potato has 71% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 315% more dietary fiber than russet potato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and russet potato has 1.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and russet potato has 99% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.62g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 153% more protein than russet potato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and russet potato has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and russet potato has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Russet potato has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - russet potato has 5.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and russet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has signficantly more Vitamin E than russet potato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and russet potato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and russet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, russet potato contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both chocolate hazelnut spread and russet potato contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.085 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.427 MG | 1.035 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.301 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 731% more calcium than russet potato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and russet potato has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 409% more iron than russet potato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and russet potato has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and russet potato are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for potassium - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and russet potato has 417mg 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 russet potato contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 5 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids,
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.877 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | ~ | 0.032 G |
| Total | 1.877 G | 0.032 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 Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or russet potato contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and russet potato has 90% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and russet potato has 79 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or russet potato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and russet potato has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and russet potato has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or russet potato contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 730% more calcium than russet potato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and russet potato has 13mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or russet potato contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 410% more iron than russet potato - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and russet potato has 0.86mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or russet potato contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and russet potato are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for potassium - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and russet potato has 417mg of potassium.