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Hot chocolate vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hot chocolate and Chinese cabbage

  • Hot chocolate has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, while Chinese cabbage has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 50% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.8%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Zinc +231.6%
Contains more Copper +390.5%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains more Manganese +1123.1%
Equal in Calcium - 105
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 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.8%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Zinc +231.6%
Contains more Copper +390.5%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains more Manganese +1123.1%
Equal in Calcium - 105

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2438.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +22400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +385%
Contains more Folate +1220%
Contains more Vitamin K +22650%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
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 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2438.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +22400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +385%
Contains more Folate +1220%
Contains more Vitamin K +22650%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +134.7%
Contains more Fats +1070%
Contains more Carbs +392.7%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Water +15.6%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +134.7%
Contains more Fats +1070%
Contains more Carbs +392.7%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Water +15.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4413.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4413.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 1.18g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 1.5g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 0.2g Hot chocolate
Carbs 10.74g 2.18g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 13kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 1.18g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 1g 1g
Calcium 114mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.8mg Chinese cabbage
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 37mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 252mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 44mg 65mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 0.19mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.021mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.159mg Chinese cabbage
Selenium 2.7µg 0.5µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.07mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.5mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.088mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 5µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.015mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg 0.049mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.085mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg 0.088mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg 0.089mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg 0.009mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.044mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg 0.066mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg 0.026mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Chinese cabbage
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.015g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.096g Chinese cabbage

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Hot chocolate Chinese cabbage
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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
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.404g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.