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Hot chocolate vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hot chocolate and Cassava different?

  • Hot chocolate is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Cassava is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cassava is 23% higher.
  • Cassava has less Saturated Fat.

Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Cassava, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +612.5%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.9%
Contains more Zinc +85.3%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%
Contains more Manganese +2853.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.1
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 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +612.5%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.9%
Contains more Zinc +85.3%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%
Contains more Manganese +2853.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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 +1253.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +10200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin K +850%
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 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1253.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +10200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin K +850%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +158.8%
Contains more Fats +735.7%
Contains more Water +38.2%
Contains more Other +53.2%
Contains more Carbs +254.4%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +158.8%
Contains more Fats +735.7%
Contains more Water +38.2%
Contains more Other +53.2%
Contains more Carbs +254.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +802.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +802.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 3.52g 1.36g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 0.28g Hot chocolate
Carbs 10.74g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 77kcal 160kcal Cassava
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 1.7g Cassava
Fiber 1g 1.8g Cassava
Calcium 114mg 16mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.27mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 27mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 271mg Cassava
Sodium 44mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 0.63mg 0.34mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.1mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 2.7µg 0.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 13IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.087mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.048mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.854mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.107mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.088mg Cassava
Folate 5µg 27µg Cassava
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.019mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg 0.028mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.027mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg 0.044mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg 0.011mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.026mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg 0.035mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg 0.02mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Cassava
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Cassava
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.075g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.048g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot chocolate Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.357g)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.