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

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The main differences between hot chocolate and fish sauce

  • Hot chocolate is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin D, yet fish sauce is richer in magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, folate, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for fish sauce is 339% higher.
  • Hot chocolate contains less sodium.
  • Fish sauce has a lower glycemic index than hot chocolate.

Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve.

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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 125% 13% 25% 29% 17% 5.5% 3% 1024% 30% 50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +165.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +106%
Contains more ZincZinc +215%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +660.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.2%
Contains more IronIron +85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1692.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +237%

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 1.7% 1.3% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1175%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +890%
Contains more FolateFolate +920%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.48µg

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
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +23300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195.1%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2028.4%

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
38% 25% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33750%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2700%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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 Fish sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Fish sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 44mg 7851mg 339%
Magnesium 23mg 175mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.396mg 27%
Phosphorus 105mg 7mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 2.313mg 14%
Folate 5µg 51µg 12%
Selenium 2.7µg 9.1µg 12%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.233mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.057mg 10%
Calcium 114mg 43mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Saturated fat 1.431g 0.003g 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Copper 0.103mg 0.05mg 6%
Iron 0.42mg 0.78mg 5%
Vitamin A 51µg 4µg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.2mg 4%
Fats 2.34g 0.01g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.118mg 4%
Potassium 197mg 288mg 3%
Protein 3.52g 5.06g 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 0.002g 2%
Calories 77kcal 35kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.012mg 2%
Carbs 10.74g 3.64g 2%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.003g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 9.74g 3.64g N/A
Sugar 9.66g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.48µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Choline 15.6mg 13.2mg 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Fish sauce
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
20%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 7807mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.428g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish 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.

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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.