Peanuts vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Peanuts 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
peanuts
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peanuts and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanuts are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, potassium and saturated fat.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron.
- Peanut has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) 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 peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has a little more calories (9%) than chocolate hazelnut spread by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peanuts is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Peanuts has a macronutrient ratio of 16:14:71 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peanuts | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 46% |
| Fat | 71% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and peanut has 66% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanuts are high in dietary fiber. Peanut has 56% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and peanut has 91% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Peanut is an excellent source of protein and it has 350% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanuts are high in saturated fat. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 268% more saturated fat than peanut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and chocolate hazelnut spread are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both peanuts and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Peanuts | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.152 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.197 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 14.355 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.466 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 97 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanuts are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 86% more calcium than peanut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 177% more iron than peanut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 56% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Peanuts | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.575 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 9.715 G | ~ |
| Total | 10.29 G | 1.877 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has a little more calories ( 10%) than chocolate hazelnut spread by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or peanuts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and peanut has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanuts are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 90% more calcium than peanut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or peanuts contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 180% more iron than peanut - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 60% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.