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Hot chocolate vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hot chocolate and Cottage cheese?

  • Hot chocolate is higher in Copper, and Vitamin D, yet Cottage cheese is higher in Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Cottage cheese's daily need coverage for Sodium is 14% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Cottage cheese is lower.

We used Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types 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.
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
8
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Calcium +37.3%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Potassium +89.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +57.5%
Contains more Copper +255.2%
Contains more Manganese +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Selenium +259.3%
Hot chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +37.3%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Potassium +89.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Zinc +57.5%
Contains more Copper +255.2%
Contains more Manganese +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Selenium +259.3%

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.
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
8
:
4
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +140%
Hot chocolate
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%
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Folate +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
2
:
3
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Carbs +217.8%
Contains more Protein +215.9%
Contains more Fats +83.8%
Contains more Other +48.4%
Equal in Water - 79.79
Hot chocolate
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Carbs +217.8%
Contains more Protein +215.9%
Contains more Fats +83.8%
Contains more Other +48.4%
Equal in Water - 79.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
1
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.4%
Hot chocolate
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
6
:
0
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +73.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Hot chocolate
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Cottage cheese
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +73.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Cottage cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 3.38g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 2.34g 4.3g Cottage cheese
Carbs 10.74g 3.38g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 98kcal Cottage cheese
Fructose 0.01g 0g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 2.67g Cottage cheese
Fiber 1g 0g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 83mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.07mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 197mg 104mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 364mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 0.4mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.029mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.002mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 2.7µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 176IU 140IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 37µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.08mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 45IU 3IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.027mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.163mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.099mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.046mg Cottage cheese
Folate 5µg 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.43µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.095mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 0.305mg 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.215mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.076mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.201mg 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.067mg 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 8mg 17mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.431g 1.718g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.778g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.123g Cottage cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Cottage cheese
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%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.287g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.