Hot chocolate vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Hot chocolate and Oatmeal different?
- Hot chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, while Oatmeal is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Oatmeal covers your daily need of Iron 69% more than Hot chocolate.
- Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat.
Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
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Calcium
+42.5%
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Phosphorus
+36.4%
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Potassium
+223%
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Sodium
-10.2%
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Copper
+56.1%
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Iron
+1319%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Manganese
+4192.3%
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Selenium
+85.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.62
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Calcium
+42.5%
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Phosphorus
+36.4%
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Potassium
+223%
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Sodium
-10.2%
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Copper
+56.1%
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Iron
+1319%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Manganese
+4192.3%
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Selenium
+85.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.62
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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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+146%
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Vitamin E
+133.3%
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Vitamin B1
+566.7%
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Vitamin B2
+18.1%
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Vitamin B3
+2174.4%
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Vitamin B6
+625%
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Folate
+780%
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Vitamin K
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.317
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+146%
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Vitamin E
+133.3%
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Vitamin B1
+566.7%
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Vitamin B2
+18.1%
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Vitamin B3
+2174.4%
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Vitamin B6
+625%
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Folate
+780%
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Vitamin K
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.317
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+48.5%
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Fats
+72.1%
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Other
+66.7%
Equal in Carbs - 11.67
Equal in Water - 84.03
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
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Protein
+48.5%
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Fats
+72.1%
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Other
+66.7%
Equal in Carbs - 11.67
Equal in Water - 84.03
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+73.1%
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Saturated Fat
-84.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+407.1%
Saturated Fat:
1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.084 g
Saturated Fat:
0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.426 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+73.1%
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Saturated Fat
-84.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+407.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+1624.1%
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Glucose
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Fructose
+∞%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Starch
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Galactose
+1500%
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
Starch:
10.37 g
Sucrose:
0.29 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.16 g
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Sucrose
+1624.1%
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Galactose
+1500%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 9.74g | 9.97g |
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| Protein | 3.52g | 2.37g |
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| Fats | 2.34g | 1.36g |
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| Carbs | 10.74g | 11.67g |
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| Calories | 77kcal | 68kcal |
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| Starch | 10.37g |
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| Fructose | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 9.66g | 0.46g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 114mg | 80mg |
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| Iron | 0.42mg | 5.96mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 77mg |
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| Potassium | 197mg | 61mg |
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| Sodium | 44mg | 49mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.62mg |
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| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.066mg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.558mg |
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| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 176IU | 433IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 51µg | 130µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 45IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 3.025mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.29mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 44µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0.105mg |
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| Leucine | 0.305mg | 0.2mg |
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| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.04mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.201mg | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0.057mg |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.078g | 0.003g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.431g | 0.226g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.677g | 0.391g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0.426g |
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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
16%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.205g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.