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Hot chocolate vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hot chocolate and cocoa solids

  • The amount of copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium in cocoa solids is higher than in hot chocolate.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 409% more than hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate contains less saturated fat.
  • Hot chocolate has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot chocolate is 51, while the glycemic index of cocoa solids is 24.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2069.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +673.6%
Contains more IronIron +3200%
Contains more CopperCopper +3577.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +981%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +599%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29415.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +429.6%

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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +30%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1150%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%

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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2648.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +456.8%
Contains more FatsFats +485.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +439.1%
Contains more OtherOther +510.5%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +575%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +423.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.103mg 3.788mg 409%
Iron 0.42mg 13.86mg 168%
Manganese 0.013mg 3.837mg 166%
Fiber 1g 37g 144%
Magnesium 23mg 499mg 113%
Phosphorus 105mg 734mg 90%
Caffeine 2mg 230mg 57%
Zinc 0.63mg 6.81mg 56%
Potassium 197mg 1524mg 39%
Protein 3.52g 19.6g 32%
Saturated fat 1.431g 8.07g 30%
Selenium 2.7µg 14.3µg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg 20%
Fats 2.34g 13.7g 17%
Carbs 10.74g 57.9g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 2.185mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 4.57g 10%
Calories 77kcal 228kcal 8%
Folate 5µg 32µg 7%
Vitamin A 51µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.118mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.241mg 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.078mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.44g 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.254mg 1%
Calcium 114mg 128mg 1%
Choline 15.6mg 12mg 1%
Sodium 44mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 9.74g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 9.66g 1.75g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.339mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.639g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.