Crab Meat vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat 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
crab meat
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and crab meat are high in calcium and potassium.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Crab meat is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) 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 crab meat has 85% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and crab meat has 83 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:8 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 46% |
| Fat | 8% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and crab meat has less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than crab meat - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and crab meat has less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Crab meat is an excellent source of protein and it has 230% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and crab meat has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and chocolate hazelnut spread are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chocolate hazelnut spread has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Crab meat has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 170% more Vitamin E than crab meat - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Crab Meat | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and crab meat are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 19% more calcium than crab meat - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 776% more iron than crab meat - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and crab meat are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 57% more potassium than crab meat - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids,
| Crab Meat | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.024 G | 1.877 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and crab meat has 90% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is chocolate hazelnut spread or crab meat better for protein?
Crab meat is a fantastic source of protein and it has 230% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and crab meat has fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or crab meat contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and crab meat are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 20% more calcium than crab meat - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or crab meat contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 780% more iron than crab meat - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or crab meat contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and crab meat are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 60% more potassium than crab meat - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.