Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread VS Almond paste

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread	4%	50%	46%
Almond paste	8%	52%	40%

Macro Nutrients

	Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread	Almond paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	26.3% 764kcal	22.4% 649kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	43.4% 42g	40.5% 39.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	126% 40.3g	11.6% 3.73g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0% 0g	17.6% 0.28g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0% 0g	46.5% 7.9g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	68% 88.4g	52% 67.8g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	106% 76.6g	71% 51.4g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	20% 7.65g	18% 6.8g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	13.7% 7.67g	22.8% 12.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread	Almond paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.16% 1.4μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	10% 0.12mg	9.7% 0.12mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	18.5% 0.24mg	45% 0.59mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3.8% 0.61mg	12.6% 2mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	10% 0.51mg	3.2% 0.16mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	8.94% 0.12mg	3.93% 0.051mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	4.96% 20μg	26% 103μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	16% 0.38μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	0.16% 0.14mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	47% 7.03mg	128% 19mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.24% 2.7μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread	Almond paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	15.3% 153mg	24.4% 244mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	74% 0.66mg	71.5% 0.64mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	77.6% 6.2mg	28.3% 2.27mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	21.6% 91mg	44% 184mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	53.5% 1.23mg	52.8% 1.2mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	30.8% 215mg	52.2% 366mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	17% 577mg	13% 445mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	9.28% 5.1μg	11% 5.95μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.87% 58mg	0.85% 12.8mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	13.7% 1.5mg	19% 2.1mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.041% 1.5g	0.54% 20g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread VS Almond paste per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread versus 5 oz of Almond paste to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread vs Almond paste:

• 5 ounces of Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread have 3.2 times more Vitamin B5, 2.3 times more Vitamin B6 and more Vitamin B12 than Almond paste.
• While 5 oz of Almond paste contain 2.4 times more Vitamin B2, 3.3 times more Vitamin B3, 5.2 times more Vitamin B9 and 2.7 times more Vitamin E than Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread.
• Both Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread and Almond paste provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12
• Both Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread as well as Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Vitamin K in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread vs Almond paste:

• 5 ounces of Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread have 2.7 times more Iron, 1.3 times more Potassium and 4.6 times more Sodium than Almond paste.
• While 5 oz of Almond paste contain 1.6 times more Calcium, 2 times more Magnesium, 1.7 times more Phosphorus and 1.4 times more Zinc than Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread.
• Both Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread and Almond paste contain similar levels of Copper, Manganese and Selenium per five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread have 10.8 times more Saturated Fat, 1.3 times more Carbohydrate and 1.5 times more Sugars than Almond paste.
• While 5 oz of Almond paste contain more Omega 3, more Omega 6 and 1.7 times more Protein than Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread.
• Both Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread and Almond paste offer comparable quantities of Energy, Fat and Fiber per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6