Whole Wheat Flour vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Flour 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
whole wheat flour
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat flour and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat flour are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium.
- Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) 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 whole wheat flour are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 62% more calories than whole wheat flour - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 332 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat flour is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Whole wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 11:84:5 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Flour | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 46% |
| Fat | 5% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat flour are high in carbohydrates. Whole wheat flour has 19% more carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 74.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat flour are high in dietary fiber. Whole wheat flour has 143% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 13.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and whole wheat flour has 98% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 78% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 9.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and whole wheat flour has 98% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 0.43g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 836% more Vitamin E than whole wheat flour - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 0.53mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 1.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both whole wheat flour and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.297 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 5.347 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 227% more calcium than whole wheat flour - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat flour are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 18% more iron than whole wheat flour - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat flour are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to whole wheat flour for potassium - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 394mg 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 whole wheat flour and chocolate hazelnut spread contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 220 UG | 10 UG |
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: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or whole wheat flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat flour are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 60% more calories than whole wheat flour - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and whole wheat flour has 332 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or whole wheat flour have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat flour are high in carbohydrates. whole wheat flour has 20% more carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and whole wheat flour has 74.5g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or whole wheat flour contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 230% more calcium than whole wheat flour - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 33mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or whole wheat flour contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat flour are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 20% more iron than whole wheat flour - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or whole wheat flour contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and whole wheat flour are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to whole wheat flour for potassium - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and whole wheat flour has 394mg of potassium.