Hot chocolate vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between hot chocolate and milkshake?
- Milkshake has less copper than hot chocolate.
- Hot chocolate contains less sugar.
- Milkshake has a lower glycemic index than hot chocolate.
We used Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Milk shakes, thick vanilla types in this comparison.
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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 | +91.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +320% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.1% |
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 | +104% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
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:
3.86 g
Fats:
3.03 g
Carbs:
17.75 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~3.86g
~equal in
Water
~74.45g
~equal in
Other
~0.91g
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
1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.113 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.5% |
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 |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.051mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 51µg | 25µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 146mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.74g | 17.75g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 1.886g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 112kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.368mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.52g | 3.86g | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0.52µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 115mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.34g | 3.03g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.74g | 17.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 48IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 183mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.66g | 17.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 1.2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 14.3mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 0.875g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0.113g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.305mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkshake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.455g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.