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Hot chocolate vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hot chocolate and English muffin

  • Hot chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, yet English muffin is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Hot chocolate is 19% higher.
  • Hot chocolate contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than English muffin. Hot chocolate contains 1.431g of Saturated Fat, while English muffin contains 0.259g.

Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 +119.2%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Iron +111.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +25.2%
Contains more Manganese +2646.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +119.2%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Iron +111.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +25.2%
Contains more Manganese +2646.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 21

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1077.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Folate +640%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.043
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1077.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Folate +640%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.043

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +95.8%
Contains more Protein +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +328.3%
Contains more Other +152.6%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +95.8%
Contains more Protein +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +328.3%
Contains more Other +152.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +957.1%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +124.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +957.1%

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 English muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 3.52g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 2.34g 1.8g Hot chocolate
Carbs 10.74g 46g English muffin
Calories 77kcal 235kcal English muffin
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g English muffin
Fiber 1g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 114mg 52mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.89mg English muffin
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 197mg 131mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 464mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.103mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.013mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.154mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.043mg English muffin
Folate 5µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.04µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.095mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.305mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.215mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.076mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.201mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.067mg 0.17mg English muffin
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg English muffin
Trans Fat 0.078g English muffin
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.302g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.888g English muffin

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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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.172g)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.