Hot chocolate vs. Black tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hot chocolate and black tea
- Hot chocolate has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, copper, vitamin D, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, black tea is richer in manganese.
- Hot chocolate covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 20% more than black tea.
- Black tea contains less saturated fat.
- Hot chocolate has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot chocolate is 51, while the glycemic index of black tea is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water.
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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 | +666.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +432.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +930% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3050% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1584.6% |
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 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 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2881.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3800% |
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 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0.3 g
Water:
99.7 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3480% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.9% |
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
0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.004 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2000% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 1mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.014mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.01mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.219mg | 9% |
| Protein | 3.52g | 0g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 51µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.011mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 0.002g | 6% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 1kcal | 4% |
| Fats | 2.34g | 0g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 10.74g | 0.3g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 0.001g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0.004g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.74g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.66g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0g | N/A |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.305mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0mg | 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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)