Plums vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Plums 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
plums
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in plums and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Plum has signficantly more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Plums (Plums, raw) 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 plum has 91% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and plum has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, plums is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for protein. Plums has a macronutrient ratio of 6:89:5 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Plums | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 89% | 46% |
| Fat | 5% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and plum has 82% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 286% more dietary fiber than plum - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and plum has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and plum has 82% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and plum has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 673% more protein than plum - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and plum has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and plum has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and plum has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Plum has signficantly more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - plum has 9.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and plum has 17ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 18 times more Vitamin E than plum - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and plum has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and plums contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and plum has 6.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both plums and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Plums | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.028 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.417 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.135 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than plum - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and plum has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than plum - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and plum has 0.17mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of potassium and it has 159% more potassium than plum - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and plum has 157mg 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,
| Plums | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 190 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 73 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids,
| Plums | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | ~ |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.877 G |
| Total | 0.044 G | 1.877 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Plums (Plums, raw) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or plums contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and plum has 90% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and plum has 46 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or plums have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and plum has 80% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and plum has 11.4g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or plums contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than plum - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and plum has 6mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or plums contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 24 times more iron than plum - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and plum has 0.17mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or plums contain more potassium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of potassium and it has 160% more potassium than plum - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and plum has 157mg of potassium.