1.5 /10
1.5 /10
HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup vs Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa
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What's different
- •Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa has 6.3 g of protein per 100 g/ml; HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup declares 0 g.
- •Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa has 10.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g/ml; HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup declares 0 g.
- •Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa has 2× as much energy as HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup (539 kcal vs 267 kcal per 100 g/ml).
- •HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup is ultra-processed; Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa is processed.
- •Only HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup lists the flagged ingredients Liquid Glucose, Synthetic Food Colour and Preservative.
- •Only Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa lists the flagged ingredients Palm oil and Nature Identical Flavouring Substance- Vanillin.
- •Only Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa lists the allergens Tree nuts and Milk.
HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup
Fewer concerns on: Unhealthy Fats (Trans & Saturated), Preservatives & Additives
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa
Fewer concerns on: Added & Hidden Sugar, Ultra-Processing & Refined Carbs, Protein & Fibre Content
Scores: both products fall in the Concerning band, so the small gap between them doesn't make one "safer". See each product's label findings below. Which difference matters most depends on who is eating or using it — that's your call.
A higher score means fewer or lighter concerns found under Decode Label's published rules. It is not a medical "safe", and a lower score does not establish that a product is unsafe.
Safety Score
HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup is a high-sugar syrup with undisclosed additives and synthetic color, offering minimal nutritional value.
Safety Score
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa is an energy-dense spread high in sugar and saturated fat from palm oil, with some protein from hazelnuts and milk.
Side by side
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Concern match
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What matters most to you?
For , scores higher ( vs ). This is only a per-concern fit lens — it doesn't change the overall safety score, where still has the higher score.
For , the two are evenly matched. The overall safety verdict is unchanged.
This one is read from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine — useful for choosing, but it is not a safety finding.
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa scores slightly higher due to its slightly lower sugar content per 100g compared to HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup, which lists Invert Sugar and Sugar as its first two ingredients.
HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup scores significantly higher as it contains 0g saturated fat and 0g trans fat per 100g, whereas Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa contains Palm oil, contributing to 10.6g saturated fat and 0.1g trans fat per 100g.
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa scores higher as its ingredient list, while containing sugar and palm oil, appears less complex than HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup, which includes Invert Sugar, Liquid Glucose, and undisclosed Thickener and Preservative.
Both products score similarly; HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup lists Synthetic Food Colour, while Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa does not list any artificial colors.
Both products score similarly as neither HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup nor Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa explicitly lists MSG or typical flavour enhancers.
Both products score similarly as neither HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup nor Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa lists artificial sweeteners.
HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup scores higher as Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa lists Emulsifier (Lecithin- INS 322) and Nature Identical Flavouring Substance- Vanillin, while HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup lists Preservative and Thickener without specific identification.
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa scores higher due to its protein content of 6.3g per 100g, contributed by Hazelnuts and Skimmed Cow Milk Powder, whereas HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup contains 0g protein per 100g.
Both products score similarly low on overall nutritional value, as HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup is primarily sugars and water, and Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa is high in sugar and fat, with limited protein and no listed fiber.
HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup
In its favour, from the label
- Contains no saturated or trans fats
- Free from artificial sweeteners
Label findings to note
- Very high added sugar
- Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
- Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
- Flavours, thickener, preservative not disclosed — 4 additive classes are named without saying which substances they are
- Contains Synthetic Food Colour
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa
In its favour, from the label
- Contains protein from Hazelnuts and Skimmed Cow Milk Powder
- Does not list artificial colors or sweeteners
- Specific emulsifier (Lecithin) is disclosed
Label findings to note
- Very high saturated fat
- Energy-dense fried snack — 539 kcal and 31 g fat per 100 g, on added palm oil
- Contains Nature Identical Flavouring Substance- Vanillin
- Higher energy density compared to the syrup
HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup vs Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa — frequently asked questions
They are about the same. HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup has 67 g and Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa has 56.3 g of total sugar per 100 g/ml.
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa has more per 100 g/ml. HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup has 0 g and Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa has 6.3 g of protein per 100 g/ml.
HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup has less per 100 g/ml. HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup has 0 g and Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa has 10.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g/ml.
Decode Label rates HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup as ultra-processed and Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa as processed, from their ingredient lists.
No allergen is named in HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup's ingredient list. Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa's ingredient list includes Tree nuts and Milk. Check each pack for "may contain" warnings if you have an allergy.
HERSHEY's Strawberry Flavored Syrup lists Liquid Glucose, Synthetic Food Colour and Preservative. Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa lists Palm oil and Nature Identical Flavouring Substance- Vanillin.
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