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Hot chocolate vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hot chocolate and Ground beef

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Phosphorus in Ground beef is higher than in Hot chocolate.
  • Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 83% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 +245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Contains more Iron +440.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.1%
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains more Zinc +827%
Contains more Selenium +607.4%
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Contains more Iron +440.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.1%
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains more Zinc +827%
Contains more Selenium +607.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1855.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2927.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +677.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +408.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1350%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1855.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2927.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +677.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +408.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1350%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +41.3%
Contains more Protein +578.1%
Contains more Fats +556.8%
Contains more Other +151.6%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +41.3%
Contains more Protein +578.1%
Contains more Fats +556.8%
Contains more Other +151.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +981.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.7%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +981.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 0g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 2.34g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 10.74g 0g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 1g 0g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 33mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 197mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 44mg 73mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.103mg 0.079mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.009mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 2.7µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 176IU 9IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 3µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 45IU 2IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.171mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 5µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.095mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.169mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.305mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.215mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.076mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.201mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.067mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 8mg 88mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g 1.173g Hot chocolate
Saturated Fat 1.431g 6.073g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot chocolate Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.642g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.