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Hot chocolate vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hot chocolate and Margarine

  • Hot chocolate has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin D, however, Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 85% more.
  • Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 +3700%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Potassium +994.4%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
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 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3700%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Potassium +994.4%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +391.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390%
Contains more Vitamin A +1932.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +29900%
Contains more Vitamin K +46400%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
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 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +391.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390%
Contains more Vitamin A +1932.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +29900%
Contains more Vitamin K +46400%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2100%
Contains more Carbs +1434.3%
Contains more Water +399.1%
Contains more Fats +3349.1%
Contains more Other +101.1%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +2100%
Contains more Carbs +1434.3%
Contains more Water +399.1%
Contains more Fats +3349.1%
Contains more Other +101.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5642.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28831%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5642.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28831%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 0.7g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 0.16g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 10.74g 0.7g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 717kcal Margarine
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 0g Margarine
Fiber 1g 0g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 3mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.06mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg 3mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 5mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 18mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 0.63mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 2.7µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 0.03mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.01mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.023mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.009mg Hot chocolate
Folate 5µg 1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 93µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Margarine
Trans Fat 0.078g 14.89g Hot chocolate
Saturated Fat 1.431g 15.189g Hot chocolate
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot chocolate Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.758g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.