Tofu vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Tofu 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
tofu
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tofu and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and tofu are high in calcium and iron.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has signficantly more Vitamin E than tofu.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Tofu is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and tofu has 86% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and tofu has 76 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tofu is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for fat. Tofu has a macronutrient ratio of 39:9:52 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tofu | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 46% |
| Fat | 52% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and tofu has 97% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 17 times more dietary fiber than tofu - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tofu has 0.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and tofu has 99% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tofu has 0.62g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 49% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and tofu has 98% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tofu has 0.69g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tofu and chocolate hazelnut spread contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - tofu has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has signficantly more Vitamin E than tofu - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tofu has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tofu has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both tofu and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Tofu | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.052 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.195 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.068 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 15 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and tofu are high in calcium. Tofu has 224% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and tofu are high in iron. Tofu has 22% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of potassium and it has 236% more potassium than tofu - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and tofu has 121mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tofu has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Tofu | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 2.38 G | ~ |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.877 G |
| Total | 2.38 G | 1.877 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or tofu contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and tofu has 90% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and tofu has 76 calories.
Is chocolate hazelnut spread or tofu better for protein?
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 50% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or tofu have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and tofu has 100% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or tofu contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and tofu are high in calcium. Tofu has 220% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or tofu contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and tofu are high in iron. Tofu has 20% more iron than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or tofu contain more potassium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than tofu - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and tofu has 121mg of potassium.