Wheat Flour vs. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Flour 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
wheat flour
versus
chocolate hazelnut spread
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat flour and chocolate hazelnut spread:
- Both chocolate hazelnut spread and wheat flour are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber and iron.
- Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and potassium.
- Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12.
- Wheat flour is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) 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 wheat flour are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 49% more calories than wheat flour - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories per 100 grams and wheat flour has 361 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat flour is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chocolate hazelnut spread per calorie. Wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for chocolate hazelnut spread, 4:46:50 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Flour | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 46% |
| Fat | 4% | 50% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and wheat flour are high in carbohydrates. Wheat flour has 16% more carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and wheat flour has 72.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and wheat flour are high in dietary fiber. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 125% more dietary fiber than wheat flour - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and wheat flour has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in sugar and wheat flour has 99% less sugar than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 54.1g of sugar per 100 grams and wheat flour has 0.31g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 121% more protein than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and wheat flour has 12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chocolate hazelnut spread is high in saturated fat and wheat flour has 99% less saturated fat than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 28.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and wheat flour has 0.24g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chocolate hazelnut spread and wheat flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chocolate hazelnut spread has 11 times more Vitamin E than wheat flour - chocolate hazelnut spread has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and wheat flour has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chocolate hazelnut spread and wheat flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chocolate hazelnut spread has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and wheat flour has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, chocolate hazelnut spread contains more Vitamin B12. Both wheat flour and chocolate hazelnut spread contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Wheat Flour | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.812 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.512 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 7.554 MG | 0.427 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.438 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 183 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 620% more calcium than wheat flour - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium per 100 grams and wheat flour has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and wheat flour are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for iron - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron.
potassium
Chocolate hazelnut spread is an excellent source of potassium and it has 307% more potassium than wheat flour - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and wheat flour has 100mg 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 wheat flour and chocolate hazelnut spread contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Wheat Flour | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 79 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, wheat flour has more linoleic acid than chocolate hazelnut spread per 100 grams.
| Wheat Flour | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.685 G | ~ |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.877 G |
| Total | 0.685 G | 1.877 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Wheat Flour or Chocolate Hazelnut Spread .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread) .
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FAQ
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or wheat flour contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chocolate hazelnut spread and wheat flour are high in calories. Chocolate hazelnut spread has 50% more calories than wheat flour - chocolate hazelnut spread has 539 calories in 100g and wheat flour has 361 calories.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or wheat flour have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chocolate hazelnut spread and wheat flour are high in carbohydrates. wheat flour has 20% more carbohydrates than chocolate hazelnut spread - chocolate hazelnut spread has 62.4g of carbs for 100g and wheat flour has 72.5g of carbohydrates.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or wheat flour contain more calcium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of calcium and it has 620% more calcium than wheat flour - chocolate hazelnut spread has 108mg of calcium in 100 grams and wheat flour has 15mg of calcium.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or wheat flour contain more iron?
Both chocolate hazelnut spread and wheat flour are high in iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread is very similar to chocolate hazelnut spread for iron - chocolate hazelnut spread has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron.
Does chocolate hazelnut spread or wheat flour contain more potassium?
Chocolate hazelnut spread is a rich source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than wheat flour - chocolate hazelnut spread has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and wheat flour has 100mg of potassium.