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Hot chocolate vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hot chocolate and pickled cucumber?

  • Hot chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B5, and zinc, yet pickled cucumber is richer in vitamin K.
  • Pickled cucumber's daily need coverage for sodium is 51% higher.
  • Pickled cucumber contains less saturated fat.
  • Pickled cucumber has a lower glycemic index than hot chocolate.

We used Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Pickles, cucumber, sour 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 2.9% 0% 2% 15% 28% 0.55% 6% 158% 1.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +475%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +756.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +3050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +650%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Iron ~0.4mg

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 3.3% 3.3% 1.8% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 2.3% 2.1% 0% 118% 0.75% 2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +410%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1720%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +763.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23400%

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% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1070%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +375.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%
Contains more OtherOther +229.5%

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
38% 2% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.081 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22466.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.081g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Pickled cucumber DV% diff.
Sodium 44mg 1208mg 51%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 47µg 39%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg 20%
Phosphorus 105mg 14mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.01mg 13%
Calcium 114mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Saturated fat 1.431g 0.052g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.038mg 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.02mg 6%
Protein 3.52g 0.33g 6%
Vitamin A 51µg 10µg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 4mg 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 197mg 23mg 5%
Calories 77kcal 11kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Fats 2.34g 0.2g 3%
Carbs 10.74g 2.26g 3%
Copper 0.103mg 0.085mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 0.003g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.009mg 2%
Choline 15.6mg 3.6mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1µg 1%
Fiber 1g 1.2g 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 9.74g 1.06g N/A
Iron 0.42mg 0.4mg 0%
Sugar 9.66g 1.06g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.09mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.081g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.009mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.01mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 0.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.009mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0.011mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.005mg 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 Pickled cucumber
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
10%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1164mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.