The Sugar in Nutella® (2024)

FAQs

Is Nutella 50% sugar? ›

While Nutella is advertised as a hazelnut spread, sugar is listed first on the ingredient label. This is because sugar is its primary ingredient, comprising 57% of its weight. Two tablespoons (37 grams) of Nutella contain (1): Calories: 200.

Sugar bloom happens when chocolate is exposed to moisture. It is the result of water, in the form of dampness or condensation, interacting with the chocolate. Just like the cocoa butter in fat bloom, the sugar separates itself in sugar bloom. This will cause your chocolate to look white and grainy.

With 58% being sugar, it's really not a great choice to add to a diet complicated with diabetes.

They provide little nutrition and can easily lead to being overweight or obese. Nutella is also heavy in unhealthy fats. One of its main ingredients, palm oil, is loaded with saturated fats. These can contribute to cardiovascular disease.

While Nutella might win in terms of sweetness and indulgence, peanut butter is the clear winner from a nutritional standpoint. It's not just a healthier choice; it's a versatile food that supports a healthy lifestyle.

The sugar we use in Nutella^® is sucrose, derived from beet sugar and/or refined cane sugar.

After doing some research, according to multiple resources, the letter N is black because the name 'Nutella' was originally used by another brand. So they simply changed the colour of the letter to ensure there wasn't a trademark issue.

Most kids (and adults) love Nutella, and for good reason: chocolate and hazelnut is an amazing flavor combination. But there's another reason why Nutella tastes so good and is so popular: it's full of added sugar. Each 15 gram serving has 8.4 grams (over 2 teaspoons) of sugar, making it over half sugar by weight.

By using these wholesome ingredients, you can feel good about serving Nutella to your little ones. However, it's important to note that Nutella should still be consumed in moderation due to its high calorie and fat content, especially at early ages.

Does Nutella spike blood sugar? ›

Nutella spread is made from hazelnuts and chocolate and contains a high amount of sugar in the form of glucose and sucrose, which can lead to hyperglycemia.

Peanut butter contains essential nutrients, and it can be part of a healthful diet when a person has diabetes. However, it is important to eat it in moderation, as it contains a lot of calories. People should also make sure their brand of peanut butter is not high in added sugar, salt, or fat.

In addition, you should never give Nutella to your pet willingly because this product has a high sugar and fat content, which could lead to pancreatitis, and cocoa also contains theobromine, an alkaloid toxic to dogs. The more theobromine is consumed, the more severe the clinical signs will be.

On its website, Nutella says each tablespoon has 100 calories, six grams of fat and 11 grams of sugar.

How Much Is Too Much? The American Heart Association recommends no more than 6 teaspoons (25 grams) of added sugar a day for women and 9 teaspoons (36 grams) for men. But the average American gets way more: 22 teaspoons a day (88 grams).

While Nutella might win in terms of sweetness and indulgence, peanut butter is the clear winner from a nutritional standpoint. It's not just a healthier choice; it's a versatile food that supports a healthy lifestyle.