Chocolate Hazelnut Spread vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Spinach
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
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate hazelnut spread and spinach:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and spinach are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, spinach contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and spinach has 96% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and spinach has 23 calories.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 49% |
| Fat | 50% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and spinach has 94% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and spinach has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and spinach are high in dietary fiber. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 145% more dietary fiber than spinach - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and spinach has 99% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and spinach has 0.42g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 89% more protein than spinach - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and spinach has 2.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and spinach has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 468 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 144% more Vitamin E than spinach - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 253 times more Vitamin K than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, spinach contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both chocolate hazelnut spread and spinach contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.085 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 0.427 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 194 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and spinach are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more calcium (9%) than spinach by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and spinach has 99mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and spinach are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 62% more iron than spinach - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and spinach has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and spinach are high in potassium. Spinach has 37% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and spinach has 558mg 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 | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 5626 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 12198 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids,
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.877 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | ~ | 0.026 G |
| Total | 1.877 G | 0.026 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 Spinach (Spinach, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or spinach contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and spinach has 100% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and spinach has 23 calories.
Is chocolate hazelnut spread or spinach better for protein?
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 90% more protein than spinach - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and spinach has 2.9g of protein.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or spinach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and spinach has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and spinach has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or spinach contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and spinach are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a little more calcium ( 10%) than spinach by weight - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and spinach has 99mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or spinach contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and spinach are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 60% more iron than spinach - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and spinach has 2.7mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or spinach contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and spinach are high in potassium. Spinach has 40% more potassium than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and spinach has 558mg of potassium.