Beans vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beans and hot chocolate
- Beans are richer in fiber, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B6, yet hot chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin D, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot chocolate is 20% higher.
- Beans contain 6 times more fiber than hot chocolate. Beans contain 5.5g of fiber, while hot chocolate contains 1g.
- Beans contain less saturated fat.
- Beans have a lower glycemic index than hot chocolate.
Food types used in this article are Beans, baked, canned, no salt added 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +380% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +97.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +920% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +203.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.49µg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 1g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.103mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.182mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.039mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.63mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 1.431g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 45IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 114mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 51µg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 197mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 2.34g | 3% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 3.52g | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 2.7µg | 3% |
| Choline | 30.8mg | 15.6mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 20.49g | 10.74g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.43mg | 0.133mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.677g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0.084g | 1% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 77kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.99g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.78g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 104mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
20.49 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +90.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +485% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.172 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1834.3% |
