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Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread and sugar substitute

  • Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread is richer in iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B2, and potassium, yet sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 77% higher.
  • Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread contains 67 times more copper than sugar substitute. Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread contains 0.469mg of copper, while sugar substitute contains 0.007mg.
  • Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 32% 36% 164% 156% 29% 65% 5.3% 113% 20%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +943.6%
Contains more IronIron +2637.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +6600%
Contains more ZincZinc +2550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3845.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +713.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 99% 0% 21% 39% 8% 21% 19% 34% 4.8% 11% 9.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 30% 62%
Protein: 5.41 g
Fats: 29.73 g
Carbs: 62.16 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 1.63 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +162.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.4%
Contains more WaterWater +754.2%
Contains more OtherOther +147.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread Sugar substitute
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Saturated fat 28.423g 129%
Calcium 108mg 879mg 77%
Iron 4.38mg 0.16mg 53%
Copper 0.469mg 0.007mg 51%
Fats 29.73g 0g 46%
Manganese 0.868mg 0.022mg 37%
Vitamin E 4.96mg 33%
Sodium 41mg 572mg 23%
Phosphorus 152mg 8mg 21%
Fiber 5.4g 0.6g 19%
Magnesium 64mg 6mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.015mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 11%
Potassium 407mg 39mg 11%
Calories 541kcal 347kcal 10%
Zinc 1.06mg 0.04mg 9%
Carbs 62.16g 84.77g 8%
Protein 5.41g 2.06g 7%
Selenium 3.6µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.085mg 0.015mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.357mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.015mg 5%
Folate 14µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.427mg 3%
Choline 17.6mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 56.76g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 54.05g 4.03g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread Sugar substitute
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
21%
Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 28.423g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread
Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread
Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread
Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread
Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168000/nutrients
  2. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.