Egg Yolk vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk 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
egg yolk
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and egg yolk are high in calcium, calories, iron and saturated fat.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Egg yolk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) 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 egg yolk are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 67% more calories than egg yolk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:75 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 46% |
| Fat | 75% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and egg yolk has 94% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and egg yolk has 99% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 193% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and egg yolk are high in saturated fat. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 198% more saturated fat than egg yolk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and chocolate hazelnut spread has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 380 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than chocolate hazelnut spread - egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 92% more Vitamin E than egg yolk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and egg yolk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more niacin. Both egg yolk and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Egg Yolk | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and egg yolk are high in calcium. Egg yolk has 19% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and egg yolk are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 60% more iron than egg yolk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of potassium and it has 273% more potassium than egg yolk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg 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,
| Egg Yolk | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 88 UG | 1 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 38 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1094 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.032 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | ~ |
| Total | 3.57 G | 1.877 G |
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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: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and egg yolk are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 70% more calories than egg yolk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or egg yolk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and egg yolk has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and egg yolk are high in calcium. Egg yolk has 20% more calcium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or egg yolk contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and egg yolk are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 60% more iron than egg yolk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or egg yolk contain more potassium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than egg yolk - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg of potassium.