Tellin' on Nutella

Nutella ("Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa") advertises itself as a nutritious alternative to butter. Most nut butters are, in fact, good nutritional choices, including hazelnut butter. But Nutella is not that. It is far more palm oil and added sugar than hazelnuts.

Here is how it compares to Butter (basically pure fat) and Adams 100% Natural Peanut Butter (Creamy).

                                    Nutella           Butter                  Adams

Calories (2tbsp)            200                 200                       190
Saturated Fat                4g                   14g                        3g
Total Carbs                   22g                   0g                         7g
Added sugar                 19g                   0g                         0g
Total sugar                    21g                  0g                         2g
Sodium                        15mg              180mg                  105mg
Protein                          2g                    0g                         8g
Fiber                             1g                    0g                         3g

So while spreading your toast with Nutella is probably a better alternative than using butter in some respects, don't confuse it with a healthy nut butter. It is closer to cake frosting.