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Hot chocolate vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hot chocolate and caper different?

  • Hot chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin D, calcium, and vitamin B5; however, caper is richer in copper, vitamin K, iron, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for caper is 100% higher.
  • Hot chocolate has less sodium.

Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Capers, canned are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Caper
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 6.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +392.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.5%
Contains more IronIron +297.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +263.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%

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%
Caper
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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 14% 2.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +140%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12200%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%

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
Caper
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2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.2%
Contains more FatsFats +172.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.6%
Contains more OtherOther +746.3%
~equal in Water ~83.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Caper
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39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +974.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +261.9%

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 Caper
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Caper DV% diff.
Sodium 44mg 2348mg 100%
Copper 0.103mg 0.374mg 30%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 24.6µg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg 20%
Iron 0.42mg 1.67mg 16%
Phosphorus 105mg 10mg 14%
Fiber 1g 3.2g 9%
Calcium 114mg 40mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.88mg 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.027mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin A 51µg 7µg 5%
Potassium 197mg 40mg 5%
Folate 5µg 23µg 5%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4.3mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.431g 0.233g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.652mg 3%
Selenium 2.7µg 1.2µg 3%
Calories 77kcal 23kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.139mg 3%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.078mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.32mg 3%
Fats 2.34g 0.86g 2%
Choline 15.6mg 6.5mg 2%
Carbs 10.74g 4.89g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 0.063g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.018mg 2%
Protein 3.52g 2.36g 2%
Magnesium 23mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.023mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.304g 1%
Net carbs 9.74g 1.69g N/A
Sugar 9.66g 0.41g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Caper
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
13%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 2304mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.