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Spread vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spread and Hot chocolate different?

  • Spread is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Choline, while Hot chocolate is higher in Calcium.
  • Spread covers your daily need of Sodium 42% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Spread contains 58 times more Vitamin E than Hot chocolate. Spread contains 1.74mg of Vitamin E , while Hot chocolate contains 0.03mg.
  • Hot chocolate is lower in Sodium.

Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types were used 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 Iron +88.1%
Contains more Zinc +61.9%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +259.3%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains more Potassium +79.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +88.1%
Contains more Zinc +61.9%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +259.3%
Contains more Calcium +850%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains more Potassium +79.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%

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.
Spread
7
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Contains more Vitamin E +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
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 E +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +117.6%
Contains more Fats +641%
Contains more Carbs +11.2%
Contains more Other +192.6%
Contains more Water +36.8%
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 +117.6%
Contains more Fats +641%
Contains more Carbs +11.2%
Contains more Other +192.6%
Contains more Water +36.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1020.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2953.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1020.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2953.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 9.74g Spread
Protein 7.66g 3.52g Spread
Fats 17.34g 2.34g Spread
Carbs 11.94g 10.74g Spread
Calories 235kcal 77kcal Spread
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 0g 9.66g Spread
Fiber 0.2g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 12mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.79mg 0.42mg Spread
Magnesium 8mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 59mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 110mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 1013mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 1.02mg 0.63mg Spread
Copper 0.13mg 0.103mg Spread
Manganese 0.026mg 0.013mg Spread
Selenium 9.7µg 2.7µg Spread
Vitamin A 87IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.03mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.039mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.133mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.328mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.04mg Spread
Folate 2µg 5µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0.49µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.2µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.037mg Spread
Threonine 0.334mg 0.095mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0.169mg Spread
Leucine 0.6mg 0.305mg Spread
Lysine 0.663mg 0.215mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg 0.076mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0.15mg Spread
Valine 0.356mg 0.201mg Spread
Histidine 0.279mg 0.067mg Spread
Cholesterol 38mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Spread
Saturated Fat 5.977g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 0.677g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.084g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread 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
30%
Spread
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
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 - 969mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.546g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.