Crouton vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between crouton and hot chocolate?
- Crouton is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, fiber, and vitamin B2, yet hot chocolate is higher in vitamin B12.
- Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 63% more.
- Crouton has 41 times more vitamin B3 than hot chocolate. While crouton has 5.439mg of vitamin B3, hot chocolate has only 0.133mg.
- The amount of sodium in hot chocolate is lower.
- The glycemic index of hot chocolate is lower.
We used Croutons, plain and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types in this article.
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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 | +34.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +871.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3746.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1288.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1497.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3989.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2540% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +238.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +182.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +584.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1399.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 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 | +351.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1415.5% |
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Saturated fat
~1.431g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 2.7µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.039mg | 49% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 0.42mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 0.133mg | 33% |
| Folate | 132µg | 5µg | 32% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 44mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 10.74g | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.013mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.49µg | 20% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 3.52g | 17% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 77kcal | 17% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.084g | 8% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 2.34g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.103mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.182mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 51µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 0.677g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 6% | |
| Calcium | 76mg | 114mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 124mg | 197mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.328mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.66g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 1.431g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 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
35%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 654mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton 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.