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Hot chocolate vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between hot chocolate and mixed nuts

  • Hot chocolate has less copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, iron, and zinc.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 89% more.
  • Hot chocolate is lower in saturated fat.
  • Hot chocolate has a higher glycemic index than mixed nuts.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +895.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.8%
Contains more IronIron +521.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +780.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +334.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15592.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1155.6%
~equal in Calcium ~117mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5696.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +780%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2750%
Contains more FolateFolate +1560%
Contains more CholineCholine +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.196mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +3863.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +469.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2205.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96%
Contains more OtherOther +203.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4108%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17295.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 48%
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
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +20.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%

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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 14.612g 97%
Copper 0.103mg 0.907mg 89%
Manganese 0.013mg 2.04mg 88%
Fats 2.34g 53.95g 79%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 28.488g 70%
Selenium 2.7µg 33.9µg 57%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 7.82mg 52%
Phosphorus 105mg 456mg 50%
Magnesium 23mg 229mg 49%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 7.709mg 47%
Saturated fat 1.431g 8.711g 33%
Protein 3.52g 20.04g 33%
Calories 77kcal 607kcal 27%
Iron 0.42mg 2.61mg 27%
Zinc 0.63mg 3.36mg 25%
Fiber 1g 7g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.352mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg 20%
Folate 5µg 83µg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 1.14mg 16%
Potassium 197mg 632mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.189mg 13%
Choline 15.6mg 52mg 7%
Vitamin A 51µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.7µg 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 10.74g 21.05g 3%
Sodium 44mg 5mg 2%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.196mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 9.74g 14.05g N/A
Calcium 114mg 117mg 0%
Sugar 9.66g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.572mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Mixed nuts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Hot chocolate
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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