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Crackers vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crackers and hot chocolate

  • Crackers are richer than hot chocolate in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for crackers is 58% higher.
  • Crackers contain 38 times more manganese than hot chocolate. Crackers contain 0.491mg of manganese, while hot chocolate contains 0.013mg.
  • Hot chocolate contains less sodium.
  • Hot chocolate has a lower glycemic index than crackers.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 more IronIron +859.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3676.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
~equal in Calcium ~114mg
~equal in Copper ~0.103mg

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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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 EVitamin E +10000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34550%
Contains more FolateFolate +1740%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 ProteinProtein +88.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1029.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +470.8%
Contains more OtherOther +162.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2525.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
65% 31% 4%
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 +867.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15539.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +39%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +4600%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2800%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +4700%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.084g 87%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 0.2µg 58%
Iron 4.03mg 0.42mg 45%
Fats 26.43g 2.34g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.039mg 31%
Sodium 726mg 44mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.133mg 26%
Folate 92µg 5µg 22%
Calories 510kcal 77kcal 22%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.182mg 21%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.013mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg 20%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.03mg 20%
Phosphorus 248mg 105mg 20%
Saturated fat 5.562g 1.431g 19%
Carbs 61.3g 10.74g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 0.677g 15%
Selenium 6.7µg 2.7µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Protein 6.64g 3.52g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 51µg 6%
Fiber 2.3g 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Potassium 118mg 197mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.328mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.04mg 2%
Choline 9.6mg 15.6mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Calcium 120mg 114mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.63mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 59g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 8.18g 9.66g N/A
Copper 0.104mg 0.103mg 0%
Trans fat 1.076g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers 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
49%
Crackers
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 682mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.

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