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Baby food vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Baby food and Hot chocolate

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin E in Baby food is higher than in Hot chocolate.
  • Baby food covers your daily Iron needs 589% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate has 261 times less Vitamin B3 than Baby food. Baby food has 34.714mg of Vitamin B3, while Hot chocolate has 0.133mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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 +543%
Contains more Iron +11209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +334.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.3%
Contains more Potassium +121.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +281%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Selenium +859.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +543%
Contains more Iron +11209.5%
Contains more Magnesium +334.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.3%
Contains more Potassium +121.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +281%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Selenium +859.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +12166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26000.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.5%
Contains more Folate +760%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +780%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 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 +12166.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26000.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.5%
Contains more Folate +760%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +780%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +246.6%
Contains more Fats +88%
Contains more Carbs +583.4%
Contains more Other +247.4%
Contains more Water +1130.6%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 +246.6%
Contains more Fats +88%
Contains more Carbs +583.4%
Contains more Other +247.4%
Contains more Water +1130.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1920.2%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1920.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baby food Hot chocolate
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Baby food Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 9.74g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 3.52g Baby food
Fats 4.4g 2.34g Baby food
Carbs 73.4g 10.74g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 77kcal Baby food
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 0.87g 9.66g Baby food
Fiber 7.5g 1g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 114mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 0.42mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 23mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 105mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 197mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 44mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 0.63mg Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0.103mg Baby food
Manganese 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 25.9µg 2.7µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.03mg Baby food
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.2mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.039mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.182mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0.133mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.328mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.04mg Baby food
Folate 43µg 5µg Baby food
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.2µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.037mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg 0.095mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.169mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg 0.305mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg 0.215mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg 0.076mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.15mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg 0.201mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg 0.067mg Baby food
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Baby food
Trans Fat 0.078g Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 1.431g Baby food
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 0.677g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.084g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby food 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
176%
Baby food
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.662g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food 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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.