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Hot chocolate vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hot chocolate and Spread

  • Hot chocolate has more Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Spread is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Spread covers your daily Sodium needs 31% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Spread contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.

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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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1541.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1541.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%

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.
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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +2450.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6050%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +2450.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6050%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +630.8%
Contains more Other +117.9%
Equal in Water - 80.83
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +630.8%
Contains more Other +117.9%
Equal in Water - 80.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1022.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4638.1%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1022.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4638.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Spread Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 0g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 0g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 17.1g Spread
Carbs 10.74g 0g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 158kcal Spread
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 0g Spread
Fiber 1g 0g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 12mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 755mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Hot chocolate
Folate 5µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 12.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 0.078g 2.45g Hot chocolate
Saturated Fat 1.431g 2.22g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 3.98g Spread

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Hot chocolate Spread
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
16%
Hot chocolate
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 711mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.789g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients
  2. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.