Hot chocolate vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between hot chocolate and icing
- Hot chocolate has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, copper, calcium, and vitamin D; however, icing is higher in vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
- Hot chocolate covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 20% more than icing.
- Hot chocolate has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +479.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +483.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2600% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +496.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +578.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +447.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +593.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +532.1% |
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
2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.951 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +617.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9365.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 7.951g | 52% |
| Fats | 2.34g | 16.23g | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 10.74g | 67.89g | 19% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 418kcal | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 3mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 13µg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 1.53mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 4.86g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.302mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 2.974g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.52g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 51µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 184mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 0.1µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 34mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.74g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.66g | 63.1g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.543g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (51)
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.