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Milk vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Milk and Hot chocolate?

  • Hot chocolate is richer than Milk in Copper.
  • The amount of Sugar in Milk is lower.

We used Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types in this article.

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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 Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +930%
Contains more Manganese +333.3%
Equal in Calcium - 114
Equal in Sodium - 44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +930%
Contains more Manganese +333.3%
Equal in Calcium - 114
Equal in Sodium - 44

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.
Milk
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Contains more Vitamin A +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Equal in Folate - 5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.49
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
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 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Equal in Folate - 5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.49

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +141.2%
Contains more Carbs +115.2%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.52
Equal in Water - 82.45
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 Fats +141.2%
Contains more Carbs +115.2%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.52
Equal in Water - 82.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140%
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +12.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more Lactose +12.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.37g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 0.97g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 4.99g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 42kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0g 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 5.2g 9.66g Milk
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 125mg 114mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 95mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 150mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 44mg
Zinc 0.42mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.01mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.003mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 3.3µg 2.7µg Milk
Vitamin A 196IU 176IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 51µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 48IU 45IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.1µg Milk
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.182mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.328mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.04mg Hot chocolate
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.037mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg 0.095mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.169mg Milk
Leucine 0.319mg 0.305mg Milk
Lysine 0.282mg 0.215mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg 0.076mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.15mg Milk
Valine 0.22mg 0.201mg Milk
Histidine 0.101mg 0.067mg Milk
Cholesterol 5mg 8mg Milk
Trans Fat 0.078g Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 1.431g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.084g Hot chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milk 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
16%
Milk
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.798g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (44 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.