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Hot chocolate vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hot chocolate and caramel different?

  • Hot chocolate is higher in copper, vitamin B12, and vitamin D; however, caramel is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Hot chocolate has less saturated fat.
  • Hot chocolate has a lower glycemic index (51) than caramel (65).

Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Candies, caramels 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +472.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.1%
~equal in Potassium ~214mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~114mg

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +325%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +95%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +870%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.7%
Contains more FatsFats +246.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +616.9%
Contains more OtherOther +89.5%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4040.5%

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 Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Caramel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 3.478g 23%
Carbs 10.74g 77g 22%
Calories 77kcal 382kcal 15%
Copper 0.103mg 0.018mg 9%
Fats 2.34g 8.1g 9%
Sodium 44mg 245mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.3µg 8%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.62mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.256mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Saturated fat 1.431g 2.476g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.103mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Iron 0.42mg 0.14mg 4%
Vitamin A 51µg 12µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.46mg 3%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.44mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 1.542g 2%
Selenium 2.7µg 1.8µg 2%
Protein 3.52g 4.6g 2%
Calcium 114mg 138mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.056mg 1%
Choline 15.6mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.8µg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 197mg 214mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 17mg 1%
Phosphorus 105mg 114mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 9.74g 77g N/A
Cholesterol 8mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 9.66g 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.148mg 0%
Folate 5µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.115mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.