Hot chocolate vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hot chocolate and mashed potato
- Hot chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, copper, vitamin D, and phosphorus, yet mashed potato is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for hot chocolate is 18% higher.
- Mashed potato contains less saturated fat.
- Hot chocolate has a lower glycemic index than mashed potato.
Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Fast foods, potato, mashed.
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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 | +53.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +533.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +186.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +237.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +653.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +712% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2850% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0.07µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.015mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 306mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 18mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 1.342g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.035mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 59mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 1.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Protein | 3.52g | 1.65g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 0.577g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 286mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 0.8µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 89kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 51µg | 43µg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.34g | 2.82g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.74g | 14.65g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.74g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.66g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 13.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 0.72g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
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:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.6% |
~equal in
Water
~79.62g
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
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1497.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.72g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
12.1 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4900% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1900% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1900% |
