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Hot chocolate vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hot chocolate and mussels

  • The amount of vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate in mussels is higher than in hot chocolate.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 980% more than hot chocolate.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +245.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains more IronIron +1500%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +323.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3218.5%

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4798%
Contains more FolateFolate +1420%

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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +576.1%
Contains more FatsFats +91.5%
Contains more OtherOther +234.7%

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1342.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 24µg 980%
Manganese 0.013mg 6.8mg 295%
Selenium 2.7µg 89.6µg 158%
Iron 0.42mg 6.72mg 79%
Protein 3.52g 23.8g 41%
Phosphorus 105mg 285mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.3mg 22%
Zinc 0.63mg 2.67mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.42mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 3mg 18%
Folate 5µg 76µg 18%
Cholesterol 8mg 56mg 16%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 13.6mg 15%
Sodium 44mg 369mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.95mg 12%
Calcium 114mg 33mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 1.212g 8%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 6%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.1mg 5%
Calories 77kcal 172kcal 5%
Copper 0.103mg 0.149mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin A 51µg 91µg 4%
Fats 2.34g 4.48g 3%
Magnesium 23mg 37mg 3%
Choline 15.6mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.431g 0.85g 3%
Potassium 197mg 268mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 1.014g 1%
Carbs 10.74g 7.39g 1%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Net carbs 9.74g 7.39g N/A
Sugar 9.66g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.457mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Mussels
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
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.581g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.