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Bottled water vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bottled water and hot chocolate

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B5, potassium, and zinc in hot chocolate is higher than in bottled water.
  • Hot chocolate covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 20% more than bottled water.
  • Hot chocolate has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot chocolate is 51, while the glycemic index of bottled water is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Water, bottled, generic 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 3% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.26% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1040%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +1371.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.98 g
Other: 0.02 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 WaterWater +21.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +4650%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bottled water Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg 20%
Phosphorus 0mg 105mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.182mg 14%
Copper 0.007mg 0.103mg 11%
Calcium 10mg 114mg 10%
Protein 0g 3.52g 7%
Saturated fat 0g 1.431g 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.328mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 51µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU 6%
Potassium 0mg 197mg 6%
Zinc 0mg 0.63mg 6%
Iron 0mg 0.42mg 5%
Selenium 0µg 2.7µg 5%
Magnesium 2mg 23mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Carbs 0g 10.74g 4%
Fats 0g 2.34g 4%
Calories 0kcal 77kcal 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Choline 0mg 15.6mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.039mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.677g 2%
Sodium 2mg 44mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.084g 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.133mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.66g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bottled water Hot chocolate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Bottled water
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Bottled water
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

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 lower in Cholesterol?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bottled water
Bottled water contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Bottled water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174158/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.