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Hot chocolate vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hot chocolate and nectarine?

  • Hot chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin D, yet nectarine is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin C.
  • Hot chocolate's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 20% higher.
  • Nectarine contains less saturated fat.

We used Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Nectarines, raw 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.
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 6.4% 1.8% 18% 11% 29% 4.6% 11% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1800%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +270.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +315.4%
~equal in Potassium ~201mg

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 18% 5.7% 15% 0% 8.5% 6.2% 21% 11% 5.8% 0% 5.5% 3.8% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +574.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +745.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1000%
~equal in Folate ~5µg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.1%
Contains more FatsFats +631.3%
Contains more OtherOther +97.9%
~equal in Carbs ~10.55g
~equal in Water ~87.59g

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
11% 39% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +669.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.5%

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
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +15600%
Contains more FructoseFructose +13600%
~equal in Sucrose ~4.87g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Nectarine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.027mg 12%
Phosphorus 105mg 26mg 11%
Calcium 114mg 6mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.431g 0.025g 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 5.4mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1.125mg 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.77mg 5%
Protein 3.52g 1.06g 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 0µg 5%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.17mg 4%
Vitamin A 51µg 17µg 4%
Fiber 1g 1.7g 3%
Magnesium 23mg 9mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Fats 2.34g 0.32g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.185mg 3%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.054mg 2%
Calories 77kcal 44kcal 2%
Sodium 44mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.2µg 2%
Choline 15.6mg 6.2mg 2%
Iron 0.42mg 0.28mg 2%
Fructose 0.01g 1.37g 2%
Copper 0.103mg 0.086mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 0.088g 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.025mg 1%
Carbs 10.74g 10.55g 0%
Net carbs 9.74g 8.85g N/A
Potassium 197mg 201mg 0%
Sugar 9.66g 7.89g N/A
Starch 0.07g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.034mg 0%
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.113g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.009mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.009mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 0.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0.013mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Nectarine
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
8%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
9%
Nectarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.