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Hot chocolate vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hot chocolate and Biscuit

  • Hot chocolate has more Vitamin B12, while Biscuit has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Iron is 31% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 6 times less Vitamin B12 than Hot chocolate. Hot chocolate contains 0.49µg of Vitamin B12, while Biscuit contains 0.08µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Hot chocolate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +25.6%
Contains more Calcium +106.1%
Contains more Iron +590.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%
Contains more Manganese +2807.7%
Contains more Selenium +622.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +25.6%
Contains more Calcium +106.1%
Contains more Iron +590.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%
Contains more Manganese +2807.7%
Contains more Selenium +622.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +812.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2117.3%
Contains more Folate +1120%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +812.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2117.3%
Contains more Folate +1120%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +185.3%
Contains more Protein +98.9%
Contains more Fats +596.6%
Contains more Carbs +315.3%
Contains more Other +236.8%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Water +185.3%
Contains more Protein +98.9%
Contains more Fats +596.6%
Contains more Carbs +315.3%
Contains more Other +236.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +923.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4856%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +923.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4856%

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 Biscuit
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 3.52g 7g Biscuit
Fats 2.34g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 10.74g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 77kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 1g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 114mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 0.42mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 197mg 121mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 580mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 0.54mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.082mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 2.7µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 176IU 82IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.285mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.035mg Hot chocolate
Folate 5µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.08µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.095mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.305mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.215mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.076mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.201mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.067mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 8mg 3mg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.078g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 1.431g 4.324g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 4.163g Biscuit

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Hot chocolate Biscuit
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
16%
Hot chocolate
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.893g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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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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.
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.