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Hot chocolate vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hot chocolate and Marinara sauce

  • Hot chocolate has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin D, while Marinara sauce has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Marinara sauce's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 24% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Marinara sauce is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.

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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 +322.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.8%
Contains more Zinc +215%
Contains more Copper +27.2%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Manganese +953.8%
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 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Calcium +322.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.8%
Contains more Zinc +215%
Contains more Copper +27.2%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Manganese +953.8%

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 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +7900%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2845.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.5%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin K +6850%
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 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +7900%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2845.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.5%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin K +6850%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +149.6%
Contains more Fats +58.1%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Other +74.7%
Equal in Water - 87.39
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +149.6%
Contains more Fats +58.1%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Other +74.7%
Equal in Water - 87.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +504.8%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +504.8%

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 Marinara sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 6.26g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 1.41g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 1.48g Hot chocolate
Carbs 10.74g 8.06g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 51kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 5.5g Marinara sauce
Fiber 1g 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 114mg 27mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.78mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 34mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 44mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.63mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.081mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.137mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 2.7µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 33µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.024mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.061mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Folate 5µg 13µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 13.9µg Marinara sauce
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 2mg Marinara sauce
Trans Fat 0.078g Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.377g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.508g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Marinara sauce
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
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate 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.

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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.