Nutella is hands down one of the tastiest spreads out there. A rich and creamy hazlenut and chocolate spread turns any toast into a culinary rockstar.

Ferrero , Nutella’s manufacturer, is now trying to ride the health wave by positioning itself as a healthy and nutritious start to the day. It invites you to treat yourself to a tasty balanced breakfast with Nutella:

Over 50 Hazelnuts per 13 oz. Jar
Contains No Artificial Colors
Contains No Artificial Preservatives

Here’s what they forget to tell you. Read more…

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Unless you’ve been hiding in a cave since New Year’s, you’ve surely heard of the recent salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter. In this post:

1. A quick recap of the facts.
2. Seven healthy alternatives, including tahini, almond butter and more. Read more…

The Washington Post health blog compares peanut butter and Nutella:

Nutella has SEVEN TIMES as much sugar per serving as peanut butter – 21 grams versus 3 grams, while peanut butter offers 7 grams of protein, much better than Nutella’s 3 grams.

What this means:

If PB & Jelly sandwiches are your main use of peanut butter, Nutella can be a fun alternative. But standalone, peanut butter seems the healthier choice.

What to look for at the Supermarket:

Nutella and peanut butter can be found in the same shelf area. If you want a sweet treat, go Nutella. Otherwise, stick with peanut butter.