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Greek yogurt vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Greek yogurt and Hot chocolate different?

  • Greek yogurt is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Hot chocolate is higher in Copper, Vitamin D, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Greek yogurt covers your daily need of Selenium 13% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Greek yogurt contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Hot chocolate. Greek yogurt contains 2.395g of Saturated Fat, while Hot chocolate contains 1.431g.

Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types were 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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
3
:
7
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Contains more Selenium +259.3%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +505.9%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Greek yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 0% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Hot chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Contains more Selenium +259.3%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +505.9%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%

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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
5
:
6
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328
Equal in Folate - 5
Greek yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 4% 94% 0%
Hot chocolate
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 B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
2
:
3
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Protein +155.7%
Contains more Fats +113.7%
Contains more Carbs +169.8%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Equal in Water - 82.45
Greek yogurt
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Hot chocolate
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 +155.7%
Contains more Fats +113.7%
Contains more Carbs +169.8%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Equal in Water - 82.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
2
:
1
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Greek yogurt
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.469 g
Hot chocolate
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 3.98g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 9g 3.52g Greek yogurt
Fats 5g 2.34g Greek yogurt
Carbs 3.98g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 97kcal 77kcal Greek yogurt
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 4g 9.66g Greek yogurt
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 100mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 135mg 105mg Greek yogurt
Potassium 141mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 35mg 44mg Greek yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.017mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.009mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 9.7µg 2.7µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 15IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.182mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.133mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.328mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.04mg Greek yogurt
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.49µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 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 13mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.395g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 0.677g Greek yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.084g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt

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Greek yogurt 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
17%
Greek yogurt
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.964g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.