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Hot chocolate vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hot chocolate and foie gras?

  • Foie gras is richer than hot chocolate in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin A, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 371% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in hot chocolate is lower.

We used Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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.
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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more IronIron +1209.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +288.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +46%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +823.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1529.6%

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1862.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1787.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1818.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%

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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130%
Contains more WaterWater +122.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1773.5%
Contains more OtherOther +221.1%

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3682.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +900%

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 Foie gras
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 9.4µg 371%
Vitamin A 51µg 1001µg 106%
Selenium 2.7µg 44µg 75%
Iron 0.42mg 5.5mg 64%
Fats 2.34g 43.84g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 25.61g 62%
Saturated fat 1.431g 14.45g 59%
Cholesterol 8mg 150mg 47%
Copper 0.103mg 0.4mg 33%
Sodium 44mg 697mg 28%
Calories 77kcal 462kcal 19%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 1.2mg 17%
Protein 3.52g 11.4g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 2.51mg 15%
Phosphorus 105mg 200mg 14%
Folate 5µg 60µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.299mg 9%
Vitamin D 45IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.12mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.84g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.088mg 4%
Calcium 114mg 70mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Choline 15.6mg 3%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.92mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2mg 2%
Potassium 197mg 138mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.06mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 13mg 2%
Carbs 10.74g 4.67g 2%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Net carbs 9.74g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 9.66g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.303mg 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 Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.019g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.