Dried fruit vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between dried fruit and hot chocolate?
- Dried fruit is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, potassium, iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B3, and manganese, yet hot chocolate is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
- Dried fruit's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 69% more.
- Dried fruit has 144 times more vitamin E than hot chocolate. While dried fruit has 4.33mg of vitamin E, hot chocolate has only 0.03mg.
- The glycemic index of dried fruit is lower.
We used Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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 | +39.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +489.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +533.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1707.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +107.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1846.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +257.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1450% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +483.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +358.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +166.9% |
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Protein
~3.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 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 | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +814.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
7.89 g
Glucose:
33.08 g
Fructose:
12.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +57.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +330700% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +124600% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 0.03mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1162mg | 197mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 0.42mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.103mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 1g | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.49µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 62.64g | 10.74g | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 0.01g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 0.133mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 51µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.013mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 77kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.182mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 114mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 1.431g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 45IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 0.328mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 2.34g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.677g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 2.7µg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.39g | 3.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.34g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 15.6mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.067mg | 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
24%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.414g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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