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Hot chocolate vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hot chocolate and Melon different?

  • Hot chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, while Melon is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Melon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 24% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Melon is lower in Saturated Fat.

Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Melons, casaba, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +936.4%
Contains more Iron +23.5%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +71.7%
Contains more Selenium +575%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Manganese +169.2%
Equal in Potassium - 182
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 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +936.4%
Contains more Iron +23.5%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2000%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +71.7%
Contains more Selenium +575%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Manganese +169.2%
Equal in Potassium - 182

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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Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +487.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +10800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.5%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%
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 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +487.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +10800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.5%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +1150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +217.1%
Contains more Fats +2240%
Contains more Carbs +63.2%
Contains more Other +163.9%
Contains more Water +11.4%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +217.1%
Contains more Fats +2240%
Contains more Carbs +63.2%
Contains more Other +163.9%
Contains more Water +11.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Melon Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 5.68g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 1.11g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 0.1g Hot chocolate
Carbs 10.74g 6.58g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 28kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 5.69g Melon
Fiber 1g 0.9g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 11mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.34mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 5mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 182mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 9mg Melon
Zinc 0.63mg 0.07mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.06mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 2.7µg 0.4µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.05mg Melon
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 21.8mg Melon
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.015mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.031mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.232mg Melon
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.084mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 5µg 8µg Melon
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.5µg Melon
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 Melon
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Melon
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.002g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.039g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Melon
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
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.