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Hot chocolate vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hot chocolate and Dried fruit?

  • Hot chocolate is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet Dried fruit is higher in Vitamin E , Potassium, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese.
  • Dried fruit's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 29% more.

We used Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked types in this article.

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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.
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
4
:
6
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Calcium +107.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.9%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Potassium +489.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Copper +233%
Contains more Manganese +1707.7%
Hot chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Dried fruit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 100% 23% 31% 103% 2% 11% 115% 31% 12%
Contains more Calcium +107.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.9%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Potassium +489.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Copper +233%
Contains more Manganese +1707.7%

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.
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
4
:
8
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1947.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +14333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1846.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1450%
Hot chocolate
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%
Dried fruit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 217% 87% 0% 4% 4% 18% 49% 31% 33% 8% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1947.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +14333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1846.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +257.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
3
:
2
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Fats +358.8%
Contains more Water +166.9%
Contains more Carbs +483.2%
Contains more Other +170.5%
Equal in Protein - 3.39
Hot chocolate
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Dried fruit
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 3.39 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 62.64 g
Water: 30.89 g
Other: 2.57 g
Contains more Fats +358.8%
Contains more Water +166.9%
Contains more Carbs +483.2%
Contains more Other +170.5%
Equal in Protein - 3.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
2
:
1
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +814.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Hot chocolate
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Dried fruit
10% 45% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +814.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
3
:
4
Dried fruit
Dried fruit
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +57.8%
Contains more Glucose +330700%
Contains more Fructose +124600%
Hot chocolate
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Dried fruit
15% 61% 23%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 7.89 g
Glucose: 33.08 g
Fructose: 12.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +57.8%
Contains more Glucose +330700%
Contains more Fructose +124600%

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 Dried fruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Dried fruit Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 55.34g Dried fruit
Protein 3.52g 3.39g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 0.51g Hot chocolate
Carbs 10.74g 62.64g Dried fruit
Calories 77kcal 241kcal Dried fruit
Starch 0.35g Dried fruit
Fructose 0.01g 12.47g Dried fruit
Sugar 9.66g 53.44g Hot chocolate
Fiber 1g 7.3g Dried fruit
Calcium 114mg 55mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 2.66mg Dried fruit
Magnesium 23mg 32mg Dried fruit
Phosphorus 105mg 71mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 1162mg Dried fruit
Sodium 44mg 10mg Dried fruit
Zinc 0.63mg 0.39mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.343mg Dried fruit
Manganese 0.013mg 0.235mg Dried fruit
Selenium 2.7µg 2.2µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 3604IU Dried fruit
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 180µg Dried fruit
Vitamin E 0.03mg 4.33mg Dried fruit
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.015mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.074mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 2.589mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.516mg Dried fruit
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.143mg Dried fruit
Folate 5µg 10µg Dried fruit
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3.1µg Dried fruit
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.016mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg 0.073mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.063mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg 0.105mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg 0.083mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg 0.015mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.062mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg 0.078mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg 0.047mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Dried fruit
Trans Fat 0.078g Dried fruit
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.017g Dried fruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.074g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.074g Hot chocolate

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Dried fruit
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
38%
Dried fruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
44%
Dried fruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.414g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Dried fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173941/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.