Hot chocolate vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hot chocolate and chocolate ice cream
- Hot chocolate has more vitamin B12 and vitamin D; however, chocolate ice cream is higher in iron, manganese, and monounsaturated fat.
- Chocolate ice cream covers your daily saturated fat needs 27% more than hot chocolate.
- Chocolate ice cream contains 6 times less vitamin D than hot chocolate. Hot chocolate contains 45IU of vitamin D, while chocolate ice cream contains 8IU.
- Hot chocolate has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of chocolate ice cream is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Ice creams, chocolate.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -42.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +121.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +31.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +976.9% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +450% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +69% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +250% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +131.4% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +900% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +44.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
28.2 g
Water:
55.7 g
Other:
1.3 g
Contains more WaterWater | +48% |
Contains more FatsFats | +370.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +36.8% |
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Protein
~3.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +374.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +388.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 1.431g | 6.8g | 24% |
Fats | 2.34g | 11g | 13% |
Cholesterol | 8mg | 34mg | 9% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0.29µg | 8% |
Calories | 77kcal | 216kcal | 7% |
Vitamin A | 51µg | 118µg | 7% |
Iron | 0.42mg | 0.93mg | 6% |
Carbs | 10.74g | 28.2g | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 3.21g | 6% |
Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
Vitamin D | 45IU | 8IU | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.554mg | 5% |
Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0.2µg | 5% |
Copper | 0.103mg | 0.135mg | 4% |
Folate | 5µg | 16µg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0.41g | 2% |
Potassium | 197mg | 249mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
Protein | 3.52g | 3.8g | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 0.226mg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.194mg | 1% |
Choline | 15.6mg | 22.5mg | 1% |
Sodium | 44mg | 76mg | 1% |
Fiber | 1g | 1.2g | 1% |
Calcium | 114mg | 109mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 29mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.74g | 27g | N/A |
Sugar | 9.66g | 25.36g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
Phosphorus | 105mg | 107mg | 0% |
Selenium | 2.7µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.305mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.01g | 0% | |
Caffeine | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
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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%

17%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%

26%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)