Hot chocolate vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hot chocolate and apples different?
- Hot chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, copper, vitamin D, zinc, and vitamin B5, while apples are higher in fiber.
- Hot chocolate covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 20% more than apples.
- Apples are lower in saturated fat.
- Hot chocolate has a higher glycemic index (51) than apples (36).
Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Apples, raw, with skin 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +360% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +281.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1475% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +854.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +169.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +437.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +358.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
Protein:
0.26 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
13.81 g
Water:
85.56 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1253.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1276.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +375% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.6% |
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Water
~85.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.051 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9571.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0.05 g
Sucrose:
2.07 g
Glucose:
2.43 g
Fructose:
5.9 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +141.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +24200% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +58900% |
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 Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 11mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.026mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 6mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.027mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.52g | 0.26g | 7% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 5.9g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 0.028g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.061mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 51µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 5mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 107mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.34g | 0.17g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 0.007g | 2% |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 3.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.017mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 52kcal | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.74g | 13.81g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.74g | 11.41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.66g | 10.39g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0.051g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.305mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0.005mg | 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
15%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)