1.5 /10
1.5 /10
Marimbula Chocolate Syrup vs Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa
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What's different
- •Marimbula Chocolate Syrup has about 51% more total sugar than Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa (85 g vs 56.3 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa has 3.2× as much protein as Marimbula Chocolate Syrup (6.3 g vs 2 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa has 21× as much saturated fat as Marimbula Chocolate Syrup (10.6 g vs 0.5 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa has about 24% more energy than Marimbula Chocolate Syrup (539 kcal vs 435 kcal per 100 g/ml).
- •Marimbula Chocolate Syrup is ultra-processed; Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa is processed.
- •Only Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa lists the flagged ingredients Palm oil and Nature Identical Flavouring Substance- Vanillin.
- •Only Marimbula Chocolate Syrup lists the allergen Gluten.
Marimbula Chocolate Syrup
Fewer concerns on: Unhealthy Fats (Trans & Saturated), Preservatives & Additives
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa
Fewer concerns on: Added & Hidden Sugar, 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
Marimbula Chocolate Syrup is a high-sugar syrup with undisclosed additives and some trans fat.
Safety Score
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa is an energy-dense spread high in sugar and saturated fat from palm oil.
Side by side
What each label says. Nutrition is per 100 g (or ml) so pack and serving sizes don't skew it.
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Concern match
A separate lens from the overall Safety Score above — how well each product suits a specific concern, not an overall verdict. Each concern is scored 0–10: higher means less of that concern (5 ≈ neutral).
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 higher due to its lower sugar content per 100g (56.3g) compared to Marimbula Chocolate Syrup (85g), although both list sugar as the primary ingredient.
Marimbula Chocolate Syrup scores higher as it contains significantly less saturated fat (0.5g per 100g) and trans fat (0.5g per 100g) compared to Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa, which has 10.6g saturated fat and 0.1g trans fat, primarily from palm oil.
Both products are considered similarly processed, with Marimbula Chocolate Syrup containing sugar and liquid glucose, and Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa containing sugar and palm oil, indicating a comparable level of refinement.
Neither Marimbula Chocolate Syrup nor Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa list any artificial colours or dyes in their ingredients.
Neither Marimbula Chocolate Syrup nor Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa list MSG or other specific flavour enhancers, though Nutella contains 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substance- Vanillin'.
Neither Marimbula Chocolate Syrup nor Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa list any artificial sweeteners in their ingredients.
Marimbula Chocolate Syrup scores higher as it lists 'Class II Preservative' and 'Thickening Agent' and 'Acidity Regulator' without specific disclosure, while Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa specifically names 'Emulsifier (Lecithin- INS 322)' and 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substance- Vanillin'.
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa scores higher due to its higher protein content (6.3g per 100g) from skimmed cow milk powder and hazelnuts, compared to Marimbula Chocolate Syrup (2g protein and 2.5g fibre per 100g).
Both products are considered to have a low overall nutritional value due to their high sugar and/or fat content, with neither providing a significant balance of essential nutrients.
Marimbula Chocolate Syrup
In its favour, from the label
- Lower saturated fat content
- No explicitly listed artificial colours or sweeteners
Label findings to note
- Very high added sugar
- Contains trans fat
- Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
- Thickening agent not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
- Thickening agent, acidity regulator, preservative not disclosed — 4 additive classes are named without saying which substances they are
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa
In its favour, from the label
- Higher protein content from hazelnuts and milk powder
- Specific disclosure of emulsifier (Lecithin- INS 322)
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
- High overall energy density
- Contains 'Nature Identical Flavouring Substance- Vanillin'
Marimbula Chocolate Syrup vs Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa — frequently asked questions
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa has less per 100 g/ml. Marimbula Chocolate Syrup has 85 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. Marimbula Chocolate Syrup has 2 g and Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa has 6.3 g of protein per 100 g/ml.
Marimbula Chocolate Syrup has less per 100 g/ml. Marimbula Chocolate Syrup has 0.5 g and Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa has 10.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g/ml.
Decode Label rates Marimbula Chocolate Syrup as ultra-processed and Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa as processed, from their ingredient lists.
Marimbula Chocolate Syrup's ingredient list includes Gluten. 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.
Marimbula Chocolate Syrup lists none that Decode Label flags. Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa lists Palm oil and Nature Identical Flavouring Substance- Vanillin.
Flagged ingredients in this comparison
Who classified each one, its regulation, and how common it is across the catalogue.
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