Macadamia Nut vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Macadamia Nut 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
macadamia nut
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in macadamia nut and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and macadamia nut are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and saturated fat.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) 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 macadamia nut are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 33% more calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 718 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, macadamia nut is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for protein. Macadamia nut has a macronutrient ratio of 4:7:89 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Macadamia Nut | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 46% |
| Fat | 89% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and macadamia nut has 79% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 13.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and macadamia nut are high in dietary fiber. Macadamia nut has 48% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and macadamia nut has 92% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Macadamia nut has 44% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and macadamia nut are high in saturated fat. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 138% more saturated fat than macadamia nut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 770% more Vitamin E than macadamia nut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both macadamia nut and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Macadamia Nut | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.087 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 2.274 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.603 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.359 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and macadamia nut are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 54% more calcium than macadamia nut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and macadamia nut are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 65% more iron than macadamia nut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and macadamia nut are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 12% more potassium than macadamia nut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Macadamia Nut | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.944 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.303 G | ~ |
| Total | 3.247 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: Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or macadamia nut contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and macadamia nut are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 30% more calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and macadamia nut has 718 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or macadamia nut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and macadamia nut has 80% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and macadamia nut has 13.4g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or macadamia nut contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and macadamia nut are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 50% more calcium than macadamia nut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or macadamia nut contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and macadamia nut are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 70% more iron than macadamia nut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or macadamia nut contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and macadamia nut are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 10% more potassium than macadamia nut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium.