Chocolate hazelnut spread vs maple syrup: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chocolate hazelnut spread scores 4/100 and maple syrup 3/100, 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
Maple syrup
260 kcal per 100 g. 1 tbsp: 20 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMaple syrup539 vs 260 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinChocolate hazelnut spread5.4 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberChocolate hazelnut spread5.4 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarChocolate hazelnut spread54 vs 60 g per 100 g
- More potassiumChocolate hazelnut spread407 vs 212 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMaple syrup28 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chocolate hazelnut spread, 100 g | Maple syrup, 100 g | Chocolate hazelnut spread, 37 g | Maple syrup, 20 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 539 kcal | 260 kcal | 199 kcal | 52 kcal |
| Protein | 5.4 g | <0.1 g | 2 g | <0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g | 67 g | 23 g | 13 g |
| Sugars | 54 g | 60 g | 20 g | 12 g |
| Fiber | 5.4 g | 0 g | 2 g | 0 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 | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1 µg | 0 µg | 0.4 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 212 mg | 151 mg | 42 mg |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 0.1 mg | 1.6 mg | <0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 102 mg | 40 mg | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 21 mg | 24 mg | 4.2 mg |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 12 mg | 15 mg | 2.4 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.