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Hot chocolate vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hot chocolate and Ginger

  • Hot chocolate has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin D, while Ginger has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Hot chocolate's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 20% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ginger is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Ginger root, raw.

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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 +612.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.8%
Contains more Zinc +85.3%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Contains more Copper +119.4%
Contains more Manganese +1661.5%
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 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +612.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.8%
Contains more Zinc +85.3%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Contains more Copper +119.4%
Contains more Manganese +1661.5%

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.
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Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +463.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +120%
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% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +463.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Folate +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.4%
Contains more Fats +212%
Contains more Other +23.4%
Contains more Carbs +65.5%
Equal in Water - 78.89
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +93.4%
Contains more Fats +212%
Contains more Other +23.4%
Contains more Carbs +65.5%
Equal in Water - 78.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +339.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.3%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +339.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 3.52g 1.82g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 0.75g Hot chocolate
Carbs 10.74g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 77kcal 80kcal Ginger
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 1.7g Ginger
Fiber 1g 2g Ginger
Calcium 114mg 16mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.6mg Ginger
Magnesium 23mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 105mg 34mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 44mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 0.63mg 0.34mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.013mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 2.7µg 0.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.025mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.034mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.203mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 5µg 11µg Ginger
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.1µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.012mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg 0.036mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.051mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg 0.074mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg 0.057mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.045mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg 0.073mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Ginger
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Ginger
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.203g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.154g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.154g Ginger

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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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.