Hot chocolate vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are hot chocolate and graham cracker different?
- Hot chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, while graham cracker is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin K, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Graham cracker covers your daily need for manganese, 44% more than hot chocolate.
- Hot chocolate is lower in sodium.
- Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index (74) than hot chocolate (51).
Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7738.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +164.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +579.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3237.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7050% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1720% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2332.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +353% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +623.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +270.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6314.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
5 g
Glucose:
0.01 g
Fructose:
0.01 g
Lactose:
4.63 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0.01 g
Starch:
46.56 g
Sucrose:
22.82 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
0.99 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +356.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +10300% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +9800% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1.019mg | 44% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 3.78mg | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 5.388g | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 4.439mg | 27% |
| Folate | 5µg | 91µg | 22% |
| Carbs | 10.74g | 77.66g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.265mg | 19% |
| Starch | 46.56g | 19% | |
| Sodium | 44mg | 459mg | 18% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 430kcal | 18% |
| Fats | 2.34g | 10.6g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 14.3µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 185mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 1.51mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 3.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.317mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.156mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 6.3µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.17mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 51µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Protein | 3.52g | 6.69g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 2.509g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 40mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 77mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.96mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 5.9mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0.99g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 1.633g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.74g | 74.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.66g | 24.85g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0.055g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.