Hot chocolate vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hot chocolate and corn syrup
- Hot chocolate is richer than corn syrup in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B5, copper, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot chocolate is 20% higher.
- Corn syrup contains less saturated fat.
- Hot chocolate has a lower glycemic index than corn syrup.
Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Syrups, corn, dark.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +347.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1475% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +854.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +669.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1922.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +565% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1326.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Carbs | 10.74g | 77.59g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 11mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.009mg | 13% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 286kcal | 10% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 18mg | 10% |
| Protein | 3.52g | 0g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 0g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.053mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 51µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.023mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 155mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.34g | 0g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.74g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.66g | 77.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 2.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 13.3mg | 0% |
| 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% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
77.59 g
Water:
22.01 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +274.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +622.4% |
