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Hot chocolate vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hot chocolate and cheeseburgers

  • Cheeseburgers are richer than hot chocolate in vitamin B3, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for cheeseburgers is 32% higher.
  • Hot chocolate contains less saturated fat.
  • Hot chocolate has a lower glycemic index than cheeseburgers.

Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more IronIron +545.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +295.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2330.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +625.9%
~equal in Calcium ~119mg
~equal in Potassium ~196mg
~equal in Copper ~0.111mg

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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +651.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3822.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2000%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~50µg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +113.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +369%
Contains more FatsFats +529.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161%
Contains more OtherOther +122.1%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +699.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1873.8%

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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +543.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +17500%
Contains more FructoseFructose +19300%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +4500%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 5.217mg 32%
Selenium 2.7µg 19.6µg 31%
Iron 0.42mg 2.71mg 29%
Protein 3.52g 16.51g 26%
Saturated fat 1.431g 6.473g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.293mg 21%
Sodium 44mg 515mg 20%
Fats 2.34g 14.72g 19%
Zinc 0.63mg 2.49mg 17%
Folate 5µg 70µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.228mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.363mg 14%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.316mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 5.413g 12%
Calories 77kcal 308kcal 12%
Cholesterol 8mg 43mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.76µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 1.658g 10%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Phosphorus 105mg 161mg 8%
Carbs 10.74g 28.03g 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.1µg 5%
Vitamin D 45IU 2IU 5%
Fiber 1g 2g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.545mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 4.2µg 3%
Fructose 0.01g 1.94g 2%
Choline 15.6mg 28.9mg 2%
Copper 0.103mg 0.111mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 26mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Calcium 114mg 119mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 9.74g 26.03g N/A
Potassium 197mg 196mg 0%
Sugar 9.66g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin A 51µg 50µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

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

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