Chestnut vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chestnut and hot chocolate?
- Chestnut is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin C, iron, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and folate, yet hot chocolate is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
- Chestnut's daily need coverage for copper is 41% higher.
- Chestnut has 134 times more vitamin C than hot chocolate. Chestnut has 26.7mg of vitamin C, while hot chocolate has 0.2mg.
We used Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types in this comparison.
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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 | +134.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +262.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +311.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +358.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6469.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +152% |
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 | +13250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +279.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +449.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +482.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +660% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +158.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.545 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 | -81.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +548.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.472mg | 0.103mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.013mg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 0.2mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.49µg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 0.42mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.04mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 197mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.039mg | 9% |
| Folate | 38µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 23mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 114mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.182mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 51µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 10.74g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 45IU | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 1.431g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 0.133mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 0.084g | 3% |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 77kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 3.52g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 0.677g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 2.34g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.66g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.328mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.171g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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