Pistachio vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Pistachio 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
pistachio
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pistachio are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and saturated fat.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio 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 pistachio are high in calories. Pistachio has a little more calories (6%) than chocolate hazelnut spread by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and pistachio has 572 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pistachio | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 46% |
| Fat | 68% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 55% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pistachio has 28.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pistachio are high in dietary fiber. Pistachio has 91% more dietary fiber than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and pistachio has 86% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and pistachio has 7.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pistachio is an excellent source of protein and it has 289% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and pistachio has 21.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pistachio are high in saturated fat. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 404% more saturated fat than pistachio - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and pistachio contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 129% more Vitamin E than pistachio - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and pistachio contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both pistachio and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Pistachio | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.695 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.234 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 1.373 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.513 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.122 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pistachio are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to pistachio for calcium - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and pistachio has 107mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pistachio are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more iron (9%) than pistachio by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and pistachio has 4mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pistachio are high in potassium. Pistachio has 147% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and pistachio has 1007mg 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,
| Pistachio | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 159 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1160 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | 1.877 G |
| linoleic acid | 13.125 G | ~ |
| Total | 13.158 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: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or pistachio contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pistachio are high in calories. Pistachio has a little more calories ( 10%) than chocolate hazelnut spread by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and pistachio has 572 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or pistachio have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 60% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and pistachio has 28.3g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or pistachio contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pistachio are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to pistachio for calcium - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and pistachio has 107mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or pistachio contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pistachio are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more iron ( 10%) than pistachio by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and pistachio has 4mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or pistachio contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and pistachio are high in potassium. Pistachio has 150% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and pistachio has 1007mg of potassium.