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Hot chocolate vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hot chocolate and chili pepper

  • Hot chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D, yet chili pepper is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin K, iron, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for chili pepper is 159% higher.

Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.

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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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +714.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +440%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.5%
Contains more IronIron +145.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1338.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +71750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +835.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1165%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6900%
Contains more FolateFolate +360%
~equal in Vitamin A ~48µg

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.2%
Contains more FatsFats +431.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.9%
~equal in Water ~88.02g
~equal in Other ~0.86g

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2720.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +184.5%

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 Chili pepper
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.2mg 143.7mg 159%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.506mg 36%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 14µg 12%
Calcium 114mg 14mg 10%
Phosphorus 105mg 43mg 9%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.187mg 8%
Iron 0.42mg 1.03mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1.244mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.086mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.431g 0.042g 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Folate 5µg 23µg 5%
Potassium 197mg 322mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.69mg 4%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.5µg 4%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Copper 0.103mg 0.129mg 3%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.26mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.201mg 3%
Fats 2.34g 0.44g 3%
Protein 3.52g 1.87g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.072mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 0.024g 2%
Calories 77kcal 40kcal 2%
Fiber 1g 1.5g 2%
Sodium 44mg 9mg 2%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.239g 1%
Choline 15.6mg 10.9mg 1%
Carbs 10.74g 8.81g 1%
Net carbs 9.74g 7.31g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 9.66g 5.3g N/A
Vitamin A 51µg 48µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.041mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.389g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.