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Hot chocolate vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hot chocolate and balsamic vinegar

  • Hot chocolate is richer in phosphorus, calcium, and copper, yet balsamic vinegar is richer in manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for hot chocolate is 12% higher.

Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +322.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +687.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +452.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +907.7%

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% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +618.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.6%
Contains more OtherOther +534.7%
~equal in Water ~76.45g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 48%
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
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +75600%
Contains more FructoseFructose +73700%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 14%
Phosphorus 105mg 19mg 12%
Copper 0.103mg 0.026mg 9%
Calcium 114mg 27mg 9%
Fructose 0.01g 7.38g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.431g 0g 7%
Protein 3.52g 0.49g 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 6%
Vitamin A 51µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.131mg 5%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.08mg 5%
Iron 0.42mg 0.72mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Fats 2.34g 0g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 3%
Choline 15.6mg 3%
Potassium 197mg 112mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 12mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 2%
Carbs 10.74g 17.03g 2%
Folate 5µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 1%
Calories 77kcal 88kcal 1%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1%
Sodium 44mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 9.74g 17.03g N/A
Sugar 9.66g 14.95g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0g N/A
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Balsamic vinegar
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
15%
Hot chocolate
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients
  2. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.