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

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Important differences between Hot chocolate and Cream cheese

  • Hot chocolate has more Vitamin B12, Copper, and Vitamin D, however, Cream cheese has more Vitamin A, Selenium, and Vitamin E.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 94% more.
  • Hot chocolate is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.2%
Contains more IronIron +281.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +472.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~107mg

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% 11% 0.6% 33% 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 0% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +531.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +950%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +74.4%

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94.6%
Contains more WaterWater +56.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1371.8%
Contains more OtherOther +33.7%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1215.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1665.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +23.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Cream cheese Opinion
Calories 77kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Protein 3.52g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 2.34g 34.44g Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Net carbs 9.74g 5.52g Hot chocolate
Carbs 10.74g 5.52g Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 101mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg 9mg Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 97mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 132mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.11mg Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 3.76g Cream cheese
Fiber 1g 0g Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.018mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 0.5mg Hot chocolate
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 105mg 107mg Cream cheese
Sodium 44mg 314mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 51µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 2.7µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.023mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.091mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.056mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.22µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.1µg Cream cheese
Folate 5µg 9µg Cream cheese
Trans Fat 0.078g Cream cheese
Choline 15.6mg 27.2mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 1.431g 20.213g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 1.483g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.095mg 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.305mg 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.215mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.076mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.201mg 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.067mg 0.175mg Cream cheese
Fructose 0.01g 0g Hot chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Cream cheese
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
16%
Hot chocolate
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.782g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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