Quinoa vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Quinoa 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
cooked
quinoa
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quinoa and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and quinoa are high in calories and dietary fiber.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, quinoa contains more folate.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quinoa (Quinoa, cooked) 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 quinoa are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 349% more calories than quinoa - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and quinoa has 120 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quinoa is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Quinoa has a macronutrient ratio of 15:71:15 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quinoa | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 46% |
| Fat | 15% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and quinoa has 66% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and quinoa has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and quinoa are high in dietary fiber. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 93% more dietary fiber than quinoa - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and quinoa has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and quinoa has 98% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and quinoa has 0.87g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread and quinoa contain similar amounts of protein - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and quinoa has 4.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and quinoa has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and quinoa has 0.23g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and quinoa contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quinoa does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 687% more Vitamin E than quinoa - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quinoa has 0.63mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and quinoa contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quinoa does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, quinoa contains more folate. Both quinoa and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Quinoa | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.107 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.11 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.412 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 42 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 535% more calcium than quinoa - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and quinoa has 17mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 194% more iron than quinoa - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and quinoa has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of potassium and it has 137% more potassium than quinoa - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and quinoa has 172mg 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, both quinoa and chocolate hazelnut spread contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Quinoa | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 53 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, quinoa has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Quinoa | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.974 G | ~ |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.877 G |
| Total | 0.974 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: Quinoa (Quinoa, cooked) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or quinoa contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and quinoa are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 350% more calories than quinoa - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and quinoa has 120 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or quinoa have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and quinoa has 70% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and quinoa has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or quinoa contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 540% more calcium than quinoa - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and quinoa has 17mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or quinoa contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 190% more iron than quinoa - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and quinoa has 1.5mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or quinoa contain more potassium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than quinoa - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and quinoa has 172mg of potassium.