How healthy is chocolate hazelnut spread?
Is chocolate hazelnut spread healthy? It can fit a healthy diet as a treat. Chocolate hazelnut spread scores 4/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 539 kcal, 5 mg vitamin E and 4.4 mg iron. Chocolate hazelnut spread is mostly sugar and palm oil, with a small share of hazelnuts. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Chocolate hazelnut spread ranks higher than 4% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Vitamin E6%
- Iron5%
- Fiber4%
- Magnesium3%
- Protein2%
- Potassium2%
- Calcium2%
- Vitamin A0%
- Vitamin C0%
Counts against
- Saturated fat26%
- Added sugars20%
- Sodium0%
Raw NRF9.3: 22 minus 47 = -25. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in chocolate hazelnut spread?
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 539 kcal | 199 kcal | |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 2 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g | 23 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 5.4 g | 2 g | 7% |
| Sugars | 54 g | 20 g | |
| Added sugars | 54 g | 20 g | 40% |
| Fat | 30 g | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 28 g | 11 g | 53% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0.4 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 5 mg | 1.8 mg | 12% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 108 mg | 40 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 151 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 24 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 15 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread" (FDC 168000). Values rounded.
Why is chocolate hazelnut spread good for you?
- 1.8 mg vitamin E in 2 tbsp, 12% of the daily value. Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Good ways to use it
- A thin layer as a treat
- Swapping for nut butter
What should you watch out for?
- High in added sugar: two tablespoons is around 20 g of sugar.
What can you eat instead of chocolate hazelnut spread?
Foods you can use the same way with a higher HowHealthyIs Score.