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Hot chocolate vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hot chocolate and pizza

  • Hot chocolate is richer in vitamin D, yet pizza is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pizza is 31% higher.
  • Hot chocolate contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.9%
Contains more IronIron +490.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2669.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +637%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2775.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3250%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.195mg
~equal in Choline ~16.4mg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +91%
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.6%
Contains more FatsFats +314.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +210.3%
Contains more OtherOther +154.7%

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +285.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1901.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2400%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1002.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +7700%
Contains more FructoseFructose +9900%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +10400%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +1200%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Pizza DV% diff.
Selenium 2.7µg 19.9µg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.39mg 29%
Iron 0.42mg 2.48mg 26%
Sodium 44mg 598mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 3.825mg 23%
Folate 5µg 93µg 22%
Protein 3.52g 11.39g 16%
Phosphorus 105mg 216mg 16%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.36mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.431g 4.465g 14%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Fats 2.34g 9.69g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 1.681g 11%
Calories 77kcal 266kcal 9%
Carbs 10.74g 33.33g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 7%
Calcium 114mg 188mg 7%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.34mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 6.7µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 2.608g 5%
Fiber 1g 2.3g 5%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.83mg 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.42µg 3%
Vitamin A 51µg 69µg 2%
Potassium 197mg 172mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.4mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Fructose 0.01g 1g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.195mg 1%
Net carbs 9.74g 31.03g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 9.66g 3.58g N/A
Copper 0.103mg 0.105mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0.241g N/A
Choline 15.6mg 16.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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