Chocolate Hazelnut Spread vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chocolate hazelnut spread
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate hazelnut spread and scallion:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and scallion are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, scallion contains more folate.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and scallion has 94% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate hazelnut spread is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to scallion per calorie. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a macronutrient ratio of 4:46:50 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 76% |
| Fat | 50% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 88% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and scallion are high in dietary fiber. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 108% more dietary fiber than scallion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and scallion has 96% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 196% more protein than scallion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and scallion has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Scallion has 49 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 802% more Vitamin E than scallion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 107 times more Vitamin K than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, scallion contains more folate. Both chocolate hazelnut spread and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.085 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.427 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 64 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and scallion are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 50% more calcium than scallion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 196% more iron than scallion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and scallion are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 47% more potassium than scallion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg 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,
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, scallion has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.877 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | ~ | 0.07 G |
| Total | 1.877 G | 0.07 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: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) .
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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 scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and scallion has 90% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and scallion has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or scallion contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and scallion are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 50% more calcium than scallion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or scallion contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 200% more iron than scallion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or scallion contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and scallion are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 50% more potassium than scallion - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and scallion has 276mg of potassium.