Hot chocolate vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between hot chocolate and powdered milk?
- Powdered milk is richer than hot chocolate in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, selenium, and zinc.
- Powdered milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 115% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in hot chocolate is lower.
- The glycemic index of powdered milk is lower.
We used Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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 CopperCopper | +28.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +269.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +575.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +430.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +639% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +503.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +405.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +625.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +562.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +592.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +655% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +563.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +640% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +652.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
Protein:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3238.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +647.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1041.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +257.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +540% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1070.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +691.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 3.25µg | 115% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 776mg | 96% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 912mg | 80% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 1.205mg | 79% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 16.742g | 70% |
| Protein | 3.52g | 26.32g | 46% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 2.271mg | 39% |
| Fats | 2.34g | 26.71g | 37% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 1330mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 97mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 3.34mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 16.3µg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 51µg | 258µg | 23% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 496kcal | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.302mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.283mg | 20% |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 117.4mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 7.924g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 85mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 371mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 8.6mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 10.74g | 38.42g | 9% |
| Folate | 5µg | 37µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0.665g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 0.646mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.74g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.66g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 1.592mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.305mg | 2.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 2.087mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 1.271mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 1.762mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
93%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.311g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.2)