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Hot chocolate vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hot chocolate and Pecan?

  • Hot chocolate is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Pecan is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 195% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Hot chocolate is lower.

We used Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Nuts, pecans types 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.
Contains more Calcium +62.9%
Contains more Iron +502.4%
Contains more Magnesium +426.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.8%
Contains more Potassium +108.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +619%
Contains more Copper +1065%
Contains more Manganese +34515.4%
Contains more Selenium +40.7%
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% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Calcium +62.9%
Contains more Iron +502.4%
Contains more Magnesium +426.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.8%
Contains more Potassium +108.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +619%
Contains more Copper +1065%
Contains more Manganese +34515.4%
Contains more Selenium +40.7%

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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Pecan
Contains more Vitamin A +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +777.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%
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 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +777.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin K +1650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2242.3%
Contains more Protein +160.5%
Contains more Fats +2975.6%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Other +55.8%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Water +2242.3%
Contains more Protein +160.5%
Contains more Fats +2975.6%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Other +55.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5926.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25631%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5926.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25631%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +28.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +300%
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
10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +28.2%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +300%

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 Pecan
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pecan Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 4.26g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 9.17g Pecan
Fats 2.34g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 10.74g 13.86g Pecan
Calories 77kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.01g 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 9.66g 3.97g Pecan
Fiber 1g 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 114mg 70mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 2.53mg Pecan
Magnesium 23mg 121mg Pecan
Phosphorus 105mg 277mg Pecan
Potassium 197mg 410mg Pecan
Sodium 44mg 0mg Pecan
Zinc 0.63mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 0.103mg 1.2mg Pecan
Manganese 0.013mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 2.7µg 3.8µg Pecan
Vitamin A 176IU 56IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 3µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.1mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.13mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1.167mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.21mg Pecan
Folate 5µg 22µg Pecan
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.095mg 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.305mg 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.215mg 0.287mg Pecan
Methionine 0.076mg 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.201mg 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.067mg 0.262mg Pecan
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Pecan
Trans Fat 0.078g Pecan
Saturated Fat 1.431g 6.18g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 21.614g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.749g)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/nutrients

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

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