Hot chocolate vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between hot chocolate and arrowroot
- Hot chocolate has more vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin D; however, arrowroot has more folate, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and potassium.
- Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 83% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Arrowroot, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +285.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +428.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1238.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +5000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1172.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +565% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6660% |
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:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
Other:
1.42 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1070% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.5% |
~equal in
Water
~80.75g
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16825% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.092g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 5µg | 338µg | 83% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 2.22mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.266mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 6mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 1.693mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.059mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 454mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 0.039g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 51µg | 1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.34g | 0.2g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.121mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 0.004g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.292mg | 1% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 65kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 3.52g | 4.24g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.74g | 13.39g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 44mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.74g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.66g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0.092g | 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% |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.392g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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