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Hot chocolate vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hot chocolate and Cocktail sauce?

  • Hot chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin D, yet Cocktail sauce is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin E , and Manganese.
  • Cocktail sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 41% higher.
  • Cocktail sauce contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve types in this comparison.

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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 more Calcium +338.5%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +65.8%
Contains more Selenium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +97.6%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Manganese +1038.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.111
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 32% 13% 13% 28% 129% 11% 37% 20% 12%
Contains more Calcium +338.5%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +65.8%
Contains more Selenium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +97.6%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Manganese +1038.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.111

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +104%
Contains more Vitamin E +3500%
Contains more Vitamin C +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +516.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 22% 0% 39% 6% 11% 16% 5% 19% 13% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +104%
Contains more Vitamin E +3500%
Contains more Vitamin C +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +516.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +158.8%
Contains more Fats +122.9%
Contains more Water +25.6%
Contains more Carbs +162.8%
Contains more Other +289.5%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Protein +158.8%
Contains more Fats +122.9%
Contains more Water +25.6%
Contains more Carbs +162.8%
Contains more Other +289.5%

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 Cocktail sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Cocktail sauce Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 26.42g Cocktail sauce
Protein 3.52g 1.36g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 1.05g Hot chocolate
Carbs 10.74g 28.22g Cocktail sauce
Calories 77kcal 124kcal Cocktail sauce
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 11.83g Hot chocolate
Fiber 1g 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Calcium 114mg 26mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.83mg Cocktail sauce
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 30mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 309mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 44mg 983mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 0.38mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.111mg Cocktail sauce
Manganese 0.013mg 0.148mg Cocktail sauce
Selenium 2.7µg 2.2µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 359IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 18µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 11.6mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.021mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.047mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.82mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.068mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.08mg Cocktail sauce
Folate 5µg 17µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 4.4µg Cocktail sauce
Tryptophan 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Cocktail sauce
Trans Fat 0.078g Cocktail sauce
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0g Cocktail sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot chocolate Cocktail sauce
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
13%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 939mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.