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Hot chocolate vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hot chocolate and Scallion?

  • Hot chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, yet Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 172% higher.
  • Scallion contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.8%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Copper +24.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +252.4%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Manganese +1130.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.8%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Copper +24.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +252.4%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Manganese +1130.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +466.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +1180%
Contains more Vitamin K +103400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +466.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +1180%
Contains more Vitamin K +103400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.3%
Contains more Fats +1131.6%
Contains more Carbs +46.3%
Contains more Other +17.3%
Equal in Water - 89.83
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +92.3%
Contains more Fats +1131.6%
Contains more Carbs +46.3%
Contains more Other +17.3%
Equal in Water - 89.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2407.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2407.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

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 Scallion
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 4.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 1.83g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 0.19g Hot chocolate
Carbs 10.74g 7.34g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 32kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 2.33g Scallion
Fiber 1g 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 114mg 72mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 37mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 276mg Scallion
Sodium 44mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.63mg 0.39mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.083mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 2.7µg 0.6µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 50µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 18.8mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.08mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.525mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.075mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.061mg Scallion
Folate 5µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.02mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg 0.072mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.077mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg 0.109mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg 0.091mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg 0.02mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.059mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg 0.081mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg 0.032mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Scallion
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Scallion
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.027g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.074g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot chocolate Scallion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Hot chocolate
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.399g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.