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Chocolate vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate and Hazelnut

  • Chocolate has more Iron, however, Hazelnut is richer in Manganese, Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Hazelnut's daily need coverage for Manganese is 207% more.
  • Chocolate contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Hazelnut. Chocolate contains 18.519g of Saturated Fat, while Hazelnut contains 4.464g.

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

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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.
Contains more Iron +70.6%
Contains more Selenium +25%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Contains more Iron +70.6%
Contains more Selenium +25%
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%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +266.3%
Contains more Protein +206.4%
Contains more Fats +94.2%
Contains more Water +447.4%
Contains more Other +34.7%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
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
Contains more Carbs +266.3%
Contains more Protein +206.4%
Contains more Fats +94.2%
Contains more Water +447.4%
Contains more Other +34.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +378.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625.3%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.92 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
Contains more Sucrose +1001.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Sucrose +1001.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate Hazelnut
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 Chocolate Hazelnut Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 7g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 14.95g Hazelnut
Fats 31.28g 60.75g Hazelnut
Carbs 61.17g 16.7g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 628kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Fructose 0g 0.07g Hazelnut
Sugar 47.9g 4.34g Hazelnut
Fiber 7g 9.7g Hazelnut
Calcium 56mg 114mg Hazelnut
Iron 8.02mg 4.7mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 163mg Hazelnut
Phosphorus 206mg 290mg Hazelnut
Potassium 559mg 680mg Hazelnut
Sodium 24mg 0mg Hazelnut
Zinc 2.01mg 2.45mg Hazelnut
Copper 1.028mg 1.725mg Hazelnut
Manganese 1.419mg 6.175mg Hazelnut
Selenium 3µg 2.4µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 20IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 15.03mg Hazelnut
Vitamin C 6.3mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.643mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.113mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 1.8mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.918mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.563mg Hazelnut
Folate 113µg Hazelnut
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 14.2µg 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 8mg 0mg Hazelnut
Trans Fat 0.112g Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 18.519g 4.464g Hazelnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 45.652g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 7.92g Hazelnut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Hazelnut
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
10%
Chocolate
71%
Hazelnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
197%
Hazelnut

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

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

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