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Hot chocolate vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hot chocolate and clam

  • Clam is richer than hot chocolate in vitamin B12, selenium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for clam is 4100% higher.
  • Hot chocolate contains less cholesterol.
  • Clam has a lower glycemic index than hot chocolate.

Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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%
Clam
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218.8%
Contains more IronIron +569%
Contains more CopperCopper +568%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7592.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2270.4%

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%
Clam
Clam
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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 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10950%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2421.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20081.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +480%

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
Clam
Clam
2
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.4%
Contains more WaterWater +29.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +625.9%
Contains more OtherOther +292.6%

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
Clam
Clam
2
21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +293.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +557.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 98.89µg 4100%
Selenium 2.7µg 64µg 111%
Copper 0.103mg 0.688mg 65%
Sodium 44mg 1202mg 50%
Protein 3.52g 25.55g 44%
Manganese 0.013mg 1mg 43%
Phosphorus 105mg 338mg 33%
Iron 0.42mg 2.81mg 30%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 22.1mg 24%
Cholesterol 8mg 67mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 3.354mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.426mg 19%
Zinc 0.63mg 2.73mg 19%
Potassium 197mg 628mg 13%
Vitamin A 51µg 171µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.15mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.68mg 7%
Vitamin D 45IU 6%
Folate 5µg 29µg 6%
Saturated fat 1.431g 0.188g 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.11mg 5%
Calories 77kcal 148kcal 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.552g 3%
Choline 15.6mg 3%
Calcium 114mg 92mg 2%
Carbs 10.74g 5.13g 2%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Fats 2.34g 1.95g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 0.172g 1%
Net carbs 9.74g 5.13g N/A
Sugar 9.66g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.49mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Clam
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
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1158mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam 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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.