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Dove milk chocolate vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dove milk chocolate and Hot chocolate different?

  • Dove milk chocolate has more Iron, and Fiber than Hot chocolate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Dove milk chocolate is 89% higher.
  • Dove milk chocolate contains 6 times more Sugar than Hot chocolate. While Dove milk chocolate contains 55.45g of Sugar, Hot chocolate contains only 9.66g.
  • Hot chocolate has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade are the varieties used 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 Calcium +40.4%
Contains more Iron +164.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 42% 0% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +40.4%
Contains more Iron +164.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.8%
Contains more Fats +1255.6%
Contains more Carbs +456.6%
Contains more Water +5021.1%
Equal in Other - 0.95
6% 32% 60%
Protein: 5.94 g
Fats: 31.72 g
Carbs: 59.78 g
Water: 1.61 g
Other: 0.95 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 Protein +68.8%
Contains more Fats +1255.6%
Contains more Carbs +456.6%
Contains more Water +5021.1%
Equal in Other - 0.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
100%
Saturated Fat: 19.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dove milk chocolate Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 57.38g 9.74g Dove milk chocolate
Protein 5.94g 3.52g Dove milk chocolate
Fats 31.72g 2.34g Dove milk chocolate
Carbs 59.78g 10.74g Dove milk chocolate
Calories 546kcal 77kcal Dove milk chocolate
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 55.45g 9.66g Hot chocolate
Fiber 2.4g 1g Dove milk chocolate
Calcium 160mg 114mg Dove milk chocolate
Iron 1.11mg 0.42mg Dove milk chocolate
Magnesium 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 63mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 292IU 176IU Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.2mg Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Hot chocolate
Folate 5µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 18mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.246g 0.078g Hot chocolate
Saturated Fat 19.24g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dove milk chocolate Hot chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2%
Dove milk chocolate
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Dove milk chocolate
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.809g)
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 glycemic index?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Dove milk chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168804/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.