Cocoa solids vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cocoa solids and hot chocolate
- The amount of copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium in cocoa solids is higher than in hot chocolate.
- Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 409% more than hot chocolate.
- Hot chocolate has 295 times less manganese than cocoa solids. Cocoa solids have 3.837mg of manganese, while hot chocolate has 0.013mg.
- Hot chocolate contains less saturated fat.
- Hot chocolate has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot chocolate is 51, while the glycemic index of cocoa solids is 24.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened 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 | +2069.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +673.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3577.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +981% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +599% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29415.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +429.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1542.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +195% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +540% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +456.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +485.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +439.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +510.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2648.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +575% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +423.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 3.788mg | 0.103mg | 409% |
| Iron | 13.86mg | 0.42mg | 168% |
| Manganese | 3.837mg | 0.013mg | 166% |
| Fiber | 37g | 1g | 144% |
| Magnesium | 499mg | 23mg | 113% |
| Phosphorus | 734mg | 105mg | 90% |
| Caffeine | 230mg | 2mg | 57% |
| Zinc | 6.81mg | 0.63mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 1524mg | 197mg | 39% |
| Protein | 19.6g | 3.52g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 8.07g | 1.431g | 30% |
| Selenium | 14.3µg | 2.7µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.49µg | 20% |
| Fats | 13.7g | 2.34g | 17% |
| Carbs | 57.9g | 10.74g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.185mg | 0.133mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.57g | 0.677g | 10% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 77kcal | 8% |
| Folate | 32µg | 5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 51µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 45IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.182mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.039mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 0.084g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.328mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 114mg | 1% |
| Choline | 12mg | 15.6mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.9g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.293mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.76mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.189mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.983mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.177mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.339mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
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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
15%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.639g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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