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Hazelnut vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hazelnut and Chocolate

  • Hazelnut has more Manganese, Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Chocolate is richer in Iron.
  • Hazelnut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 207% more.
  • Hazelnut contains 28 times more Vitamin E than Chocolate. Hazelnut contains 15.03mg of Vitamin E , while Chocolate contains 0.54mg.
  • Hazelnut contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
8
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Calcium +103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Copper +67.8%
Contains more Manganese +335.2%
Contains more Iron +70.6%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Hazelnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.8%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +21.9%
Contains more Copper +67.8%
Contains more Manganese +335.2%
Contains more Iron +70.6%
Contains more Selenium +25%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
10
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin E +2683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2472%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1240.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Hazelnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 301% 0% 21% 161% 27% 34% 56% 130% 85% 0% 36%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin E +2683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2472%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1240.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
4
:
1
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Protein +206.4%
Contains more Fats +94.2%
Contains more Water +447.4%
Contains more Other +34.7%
Contains more Carbs +266.3%
Hazelnut
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +206.4%
Contains more Fats +94.2%
Contains more Water +447.4%
Contains more Other +34.7%
Contains more Carbs +266.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
3
:
0
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +378.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625.3%
Hazelnut
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.92 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +378.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hazelnut
Hazelnut
3
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1001.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Hazelnut
10% 87%
Starch: 0.48 g
Sucrose: 4.2 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Chocolate
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1001.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hazelnut Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hazelnut Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 7g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 14.95g 4.88g Hazelnut
Fats 60.75g 31.28g Hazelnut
Carbs 16.7g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 628kcal 546kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g 0g Hazelnut
Sugar 4.34g 47.9g Hazelnut
Fiber 9.7g 7g Hazelnut
Calcium 114mg 56mg Hazelnut
Iron 4.7mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 163mg 146mg Hazelnut
Phosphorus 290mg 206mg Hazelnut
Potassium 680mg 559mg Hazelnut
Sodium 0mg 24mg Hazelnut
Zinc 2.45mg 2.01mg Hazelnut
Copper 1.725mg 1.028mg Hazelnut
Manganese 6.175mg 1.419mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 20IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 15.03mg 0.54mg Hazelnut
Vitamin C 6.3mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.025mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.05mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.725mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 0.297mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 0.042mg Hazelnut
Folate 113µg Hazelnut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 14.2µg 8.1µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.497mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.545mg Hazelnut
Leucine 1.063mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.42mg Hazelnut
Methionine 0.221mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.663mg Hazelnut
Valine 0.701mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.432mg Hazelnut
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Hazelnut
Trans Fat 0.112g Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 4.464g 18.519g Hazelnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 45.652g 9.54g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 1.092g Hazelnut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

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is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Hazelnut
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.