Tortilla vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Tortilla 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
tortilla
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tortilla and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and tortilla are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates and dietary fiber.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, tortilla contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tortilla (Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn) 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 tortilla are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 147% more calories than tortilla - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and tortilla has 218 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tortilla is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Tortilla has a macronutrient ratio of 10:79:11 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tortilla | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 46% |
| Fat | 11% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and tortilla are high in carbohydrates. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 40% more carbohydrates than tortilla - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and tortilla has 44.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and tortilla are high in dietary fiber. Tortilla has 17% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tortilla has 6.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and tortilla has 98% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.88g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread and tortilla contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and tortilla has 5.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and tortilla has 98% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.45g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and tortilla contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tortilla does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 16 times more Vitamin E than tortilla - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.28mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and tortilla contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tortilla does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, tortilla contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both tortilla and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Tortilla | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.094 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 1.498 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.109 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and tortilla are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 33% more calcium than tortilla - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and tortilla has 81mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 256% more iron than tortilla - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and tortilla has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of potassium and it has 119% more potassium than tortilla - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and tortilla has 186mg 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 tortilla and chocolate hazelnut spread contain small amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Tortilla | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 3 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tortilla has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Tortilla | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.385 G | ~ |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.877 G |
| Total | 1.385 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: Tortilla (Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or tortilla contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and tortilla are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 150% more calories than tortilla - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and tortilla has 218 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or tortilla have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chocolate hazelnut spread and tortilla are high in carbohydrates. chocolate hazelnut spread has 40% more carbohydrates than tortilla - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and tortilla has 44.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or tortilla contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and tortilla are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 30% more calcium than tortilla - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and tortilla has 81mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or tortilla contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 260% more iron than tortilla - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and tortilla has 1.2mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or tortilla contain more potassium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than tortilla - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and tortilla has 186mg of potassium.