Chocolate hazelnut spread vs jam: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chocolate hazelnut spread scores 4/100 and jam 5/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Chocolate hazelnut spread
539 kcal per 100 g. 2 tbsp: 37 g
Jam
278 kcal per 100 g. 1 tbsp: 20 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesJam539 vs 278 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChocolate hazelnut spread5.4 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberChocolate hazelnut spread5.4 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarJam54 vs 49 g per 100 g
- More potassiumChocolate hazelnut spread407 vs 77 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatJam28 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chocolate hazelnut spread, 100 g | Jam, 100 g | Chocolate hazelnut spread, 37 g | Jam, 20 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 539 kcal | 278 kcal | 199 kcal | 56 kcal |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 0.4 g | 2 g | <0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g | 69 g | 23 g | 14 g |
| Sugars | 54 g | 49 g | 20 g | 9.7 g |
| Fiber | 5.4 g | 1.1 g | 2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 30 g | <0.1 g | 11 g | <0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 28 g | <0.1 g | 11 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 8.8 mg | 0 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0 µg | 0.4 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 77 mg | 151 mg | 15 mg |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 0.5 mg | 1.6 mg | <0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 20 mg | 40 mg | 4 mg |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 4 mg | 24 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 32 mg | 15 mg | 6.4 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.