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Hot chocolate vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hot chocolate and Fruit salad different?

  • Hot chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin D, Copper, and Vitamin B5, while Fruit salad is higher in Manganese.
  • Hot chocolate covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 20% more than Fruit salad.
  • Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids types were used 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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +936.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.8%
Contains more IronIron +68%
Contains more CopperCopper +106%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1061.5%

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% 11% 0.6% 33% 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 11% 36% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +518.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1550%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167.7%

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +590.2%
Contains more FatsFats +7700%
Contains more OtherOther +265.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.5%
~equal in Water ~86.15g

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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13440%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +663.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%

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 Fruit salad
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Fruit salad Opinion
Calories 77kcal 50kcal Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 0.51g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 0.03g Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.3mg Fruit salad
Net carbs 9.74g 12.05g Fruit salad
Carbs 10.74g 13.05g Fruit salad
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Fruit salad
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 11mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 116mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.25mg Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g Fruit salad
Fiber 1g 1g
Copper 0.103mg 0.05mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 0.14mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 14mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 5mg Fruit salad
Vitamin A 176IU 600IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A 51µg 30µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.151mg Fruit salad
Selenium 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.011mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.014mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.356mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.053mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.027mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Folate 5µg 3µg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Fruit salad
Choline 15.6mg Hot chocolate
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.004g Fruit salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.005g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.011g Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Fruit salad
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
16%
Hot chocolate
5%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.427g)
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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.