Chocolate Hazelnut Spread vs. Squash
Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Cooked Squash
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
cooked
squash
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chocolate hazelnut spread and squash:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and squash are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, squash contains more niacin.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron.
- Squash is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Squash is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) and Squash (Squash, winter, butternut, cooked, baked, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and squash has 93% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and squash has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chocolate hazelnut spread is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to squash per calorie. Chocolate hazelnut spread has a macronutrient ratio of 4:46:50 and for squash, 8:91:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Squash | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 91% |
| Fat | 50% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and squash has 83% less carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and squash has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and squash are high in dietary fiber. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 69% more dietary fiber than squash - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and squash has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and squash has 96% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and squash has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 501% more protein than squash - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and squash has 0.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and squash has 100% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and squash has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Squash is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chocolate hazelnut spread - squash has 15.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chocolate hazelnut spread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Squash is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 557 times more Vitamin A than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and squash has 558ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 284% more Vitamin E than squash - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and squash has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and squash contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and squash has 1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chocolate hazelnut spread has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, squash contains more niacin. Both chocolate hazelnut spread and squash contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Squash | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.085 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Niacin | 0.427 MG | 0.969 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.359 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 14 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and squash are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 163% more calcium than squash - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and squash has 41mg of calcium.
iron
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of iron and it has 630% more iron than squash - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and squash has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and squash are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 43% more potassium than squash - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and squash has 284mg 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 | Squash | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 4570 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1130 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids,
| Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | Squash | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.877 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | ~ | 0.014 G |
| Total | 1.877 G | 0.014 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 Squash (Squash, winter, butternut, cooked, baked, without salt) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 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 squash contain more calories in 100 grams?Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in calories and squash has 90% less calories than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and squash has 40 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or squash have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate hazelnut spread is high in carbohydrates and squash has 80% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and squash has 10.5g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or squash contain more calcium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and squash are high in calcium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 160% more calcium than squash - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and squash has 41mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or squash contain more iron?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an abundant source of iron and it has 630% more iron than squash - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and squash has 0.6mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or squash contain more potassium?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and squash are high in potassium. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 40% more potassium than squash - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and squash has 284mg of potassium.