Macronutrient Breakdown
Visual distribution of energy in Nutella per 100g serving.
Macronutrient Distribution
Nutella Nutrition Facts
Nutella is a hazelnut and cocoa spread made with sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, milk powder, and cocoa. Because sugar and fat make up a large part of the product, Nutella is relatively calorie-dense even in a small serving.
According to the nutrition values shown here, 100g of Nutella provides 539 calories , 57.5g of carbohydrates, 56.3g of sugars, 30.9g of fat, and 6.3g of protein.
Nutella Nutrition at a Glance
|
Nutrient |
Per 100g |
|
Calories |
539 kcal |
|
Total Fat |
30.9 g |
|
Saturated Fat |
10.6 g |
|
Carbohydrates |
57.5 g |
|
Total Sugars |
56.3 g |
|
Protein |
6.3 g |
|
Salt |
0.107 g |
The 100g values are useful for comparing Nutella with other foods, but most people eat a much smaller amount at one time.
What Does a Typical Serving of Nutella Provide?
Serving size matters more with calorie-dense spreads because a relatively small change in portion can noticeably change the calories.
Nutella's official nutrition information in many markets uses a 15g portion , which provides approximately:
80 calories
4.6g fat
8.6g carbohydrates
8.4g sugars
0.9g protein
This makes serving-size information especially useful alongside the standardized 100g nutrition values.
If you use more than one serving on toast, pancakes, fruit, or another food, remember that the calories and nutrients from the food underneath the spread are separate.
Where Do Most Nutella Calories Come From?
Most of Nutella's calories come from a combination of carbohydrates and fat .
Sugar is listed first in the ingredient list, followed by palm oil. Hazelnuts, skimmed milk powder, and cocoa are also part of the recipe.
This explains why Nutella has a different macronutrient profile from plain nut butters. Although it contains hazelnuts, it should not be assumed to have the same nutrition profile as a spread made primarily from nuts.
How Much Sugar Is in Nutella?
Nutella contains approximately 56.3g of total sugars per 100g .
A 15g serving provides about 8.4g of sugars .
When reading the nutrition information, serving size gives better real-world context than looking at the 100g number alone. Doubling the amount of Nutella you use will roughly double its calories, sugar, carbohydrates, and fat.
Does Nutella Have Protein?
Nutella contains some protein, but it is not a protein-rich food.
There are approximately 6.3g of protein per 100g , while a typical 15g portion provides less than 1g.
Most of the energy in Nutella comes from fat and carbohydrates rather than protein.
Nutella Ingredients
The standard Nutella recipe listed by the manufacturer includes:
Sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, skimmed milk powder, fat-reduced cocoa, lecithin, and vanillin.
Ingredient wording and nutrition labeling can differ slightly by country, so the label on the product you purchased should be used when you need information for a specific jar or serving.
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Nutrition Data Source
Because Nutella is a branded food, NutritionSolver should prioritize official Ferrero/Nutella product nutrition information rather than treating it like a generic whole food.
Values on this page are presented per 100g for consistent comparison across the NutritionSolver food database, with serving-size information added to make the numbers easier to use in everyday portions.