English muffin vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between English muffins and hot chocolate
- English muffins are richer in manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, fiber, and iron, yet hot chocolate is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot chocolate is 19% higher.
- English muffins contain 27 times more manganese than hot chocolate. English muffins contain 0.357mg of manganese, while hot chocolate contains 0.013mg.
- Hot chocolate contains less sodium.
- Hot chocolate has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.
Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 IronIron | +111.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +25.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2646.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +119.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
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 | +364.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1077.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +640% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1125% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0.49µg | 19% |
Sodium | 464mg | 44mg | 18% |
Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.013mg | 15% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.039mg | 12% |
Carbs | 46g | 10.74g | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 0.133mg | 9% |
Folate | 37µg | 5µg | 8% |
Protein | 7.7g | 3.52g | 8% |
Calories | 235kcal | 77kcal | 8% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 1g | 7% |
Calcium | 52mg | 114mg | 6% |
Vitamin D | 45IU | 6% | |
Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 51µg | 6% |
Iron | 0.89mg | 0.42mg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 0.084g | 5% |
Saturated fat | 0.259g | 1.431g | 5% |
Selenium | 2.7µg | 5% | |
Phosphorus | 133mg | 105mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.129mg | 0.103mg | 3% |
Choline | 15.6mg | 3% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
Potassium | 131mg | 197mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.182mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.328mg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 0.677g | 1% |
Fats | 1.8g | 2.34g | 1% |
Caffeine | 2mg | 1% | |
Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 43.3g | 9.74g | N/A |
Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
Sugar | 9.66g | N/A | |
Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.242mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.553mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.139mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.353mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.17mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +328.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +152.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
Contains more WaterWater | +95.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 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 | -81.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +957.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +124.2% |