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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +103.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +335.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2472% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +126% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +209.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1240.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +206.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +447.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +266.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +378.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +625.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1001.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.175mg | 1.419mg | 207% |
| Vitamin E | 15.03mg | 0.54mg | 97% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 45.652g | 9.54g | 90% |
| Copper | 1.725mg | 1.028mg | 77% |
| Saturated fat | 4.464g | 18.519g | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.025mg | 52% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.92g | 1.092g | 46% |
| Fats | 60.75g | 31.28g | 45% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 8.02mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.563mg | 0.042mg | 40% |
| Folate | 113µg | 28% | |
| Protein | 14.95g | 4.88g | 20% |
| Carbs | 16.7g | 61.17g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.918mg | 0.297mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 290mg | 206mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 9.7g | 7g | 11% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Choline | 45.6mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0.725mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 114mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 14.2µg | 8.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Calories | 628kcal | 546kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.45mg | 2.01mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 680mg | 559mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 163mg | 146mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.4µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.34g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.48g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.497mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.063mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.42mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.663mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hazelnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.2)