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Espresso vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between espresso and hot chocolate

  • Espresso has more vitamin B3 and magnesium; however, hot chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B5, copper, and zinc.
  • Espresso covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 32% more than hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate contains 3 times less magnesium than espresso. Espresso contains 80mg of magnesium, while hot chocolate contains 23mg.
  • Espresso has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of hot chocolate is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +247.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.3%
Contains more IronIron +223.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +106%
Contains more ZincZinc +1160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +3815%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.182mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 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 WaterWater +18.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2833.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +543.1%
Contains more OtherOther +313%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.084g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Caffeine 212mg 2mg 53%
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 0.133mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg 20%
Phosphorus 7mg 105mg 14%
Magnesium 80mg 23mg 14%
Calcium 2mg 114mg 11%
Protein 0.12g 3.52g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.328mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 51µg 6%
Copper 0.05mg 0.103mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.092g 1.431g 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Selenium 0µg 2.7µg 5%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.63mg 5%
Iron 0.13mg 0.42mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.04mg 3%
Calories 9kcal 77kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.039mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Carbs 1.67g 10.74g 3%
Fats 0.18g 2.34g 3%
Potassium 115mg 197mg 2%
Choline 2.6mg 15.6mg 2%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.013mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.677g 2%
Folate 1µg 5µg 1%
Sodium 14mg 44mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.67g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.66g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.182mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.078g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.084g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Espresso 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
11%
Espresso
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.