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Feta vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Feta and Hot chocolate

  • Feta is richer than Hot chocolate in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Feta is 68% higher.
  • Feta contains 21 times more Sodium than Hot chocolate. Feta contains 917mg of Sodium, while Hot chocolate contains 44mg.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +332.5%
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +221%
Contains more Zinc +357.1%
Contains more Manganese +115.4%
Contains more Selenium +455.6%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +217.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +221.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +332.5%
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +221%
Contains more Zinc +357.1%
Contains more Manganese +115.4%
Contains more Selenium +455.6%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +217.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +221.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Feta
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Contains more Vitamin A +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +363.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +244.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin D +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +363.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more Folate +540%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +244.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Contains more Vitamin D +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +303.7%
Contains more Fats +809.4%
Contains more Other +447.4%
Contains more Carbs +162.6%
Contains more Water +49.3%
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +303.7%
Contains more Fats +809.4%
Contains more Other +447.4%
Contains more Carbs +162.6%
Contains more Water +49.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +582.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +603.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +582.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +603.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta Hot chocolate
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 14.21g 3.52g Feta
Fats 21.28g 2.34g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 264kcal 77kcal Feta
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 4.09g 9.66g Feta
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 493mg 114mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 0.42mg Feta
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 337mg 105mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 917mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 2.88mg 0.63mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.028mg 0.013mg Feta
Selenium 15µg 2.7µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 176IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 51µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.03mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.039mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.182mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.133mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.328mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.04mg Feta
Folate 32µg 5µg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.49µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.2µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.037mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg 0.095mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.169mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg 0.305mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg 0.215mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg 0.076mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.15mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg 0.201mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg 0.067mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Feta
Saturated Fat 14.946g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 0.677g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.084g Feta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Hot chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Feta
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 873mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.515g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/nutrients
  2. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.