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Hot chocolate vs. Ice pop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hot chocolate and ice pop different?

  • Hot chocolate is higher than ice pop in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B5, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Hot chocolate covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 20% more than ice pop.
  • Ice pop is lower in saturated fat.

Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Frozen novelties, ice type, pop 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 0.71% 0% 1.3% 20% 0% 4.1% 0% 0.91% 0% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1213.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +320%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1250%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%

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 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.06% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%

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
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +875%
Contains more OtherOther +2275%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.1%
~equal in Water ~80.49g

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
16% 64% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.016 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1227.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +425%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 48%
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
46% 29% 20% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.28 g
Glucose: 3.96 g
Fructose: 2.72 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.71 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +25.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +39500%
Contains more FructoseFructose +27100%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +7000%
~equal in Starch ~0g

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 Ice pop
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Ice pop DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg 20%
Phosphorus 105mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0mg 14%
Copper 0.103mg 0mg 11%
Calcium 114mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.001mg 7%
Protein 3.52g 0g 7%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin A 51µg 0µg 6%
Saturated fat 1.431g 0.013g 6%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.2µg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 1mg 5%
Potassium 197mg 15mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.15mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0mg 3%
Choline 15.6mg 0mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 10.74g 19.23g 3%
Fructose 0.01g 2.72g 3%
Fats 2.34g 0.24g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0mg 3%
Sodium 44mg 7mg 2%
Iron 0.42mg 0.54mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 0.051g 2%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.7mg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 0mg 1%
Calories 77kcal 79kcal 0%
Net carbs 9.74g 19.23g N/A
Sugar 9.66g 13.66g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.016g 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Ice pop
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
0%
Ice pop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
3%
Ice pop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate 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. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.