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Hot chocolate vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hot chocolate and Pudding

  • Hot chocolate is richer than Pudding in Vitamin B12.
  • Hot chocolate contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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 Iron +23.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +646.2%
Contains more Selenium +37%
Equal in Calcium - 106
Equal in Copper - 0.111
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 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Contains more Iron +23.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +646.2%
Contains more Selenium +37%
Equal in Calcium - 106
Equal in Copper - 0.111

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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Contains more Vitamin A +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.038
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.133
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.326
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 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.038
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.133
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.326

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Fats +34.6%
Contains more Carbs +82.9%
Equal in Other - 0.92
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Water +12.7%
Contains more Fats +34.6%
Contains more Carbs +82.9%
Equal in Other - 0.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.3%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.3%

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 Pudding
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Pudding Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 18.84g Pudding
Protein 3.52g 3.16g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 3.15g Pudding
Carbs 10.74g 19.64g Pudding
Calories 77kcal 120kcal Pudding
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 11.96g Hot chocolate
Fiber 1g 0.8g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 106mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.34mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 87mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 150mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 98mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 0.48mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.111mg Pudding
Manganese 0.013mg 0.097mg Pudding
Selenium 2.7µg 3.7µg Pudding
Vitamin A 176IU 139IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 39µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.06mg Pudding
Vitamin D 45IU 44IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 1.1µg
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.038mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.157mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.133mg
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.326mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Folate 5µg 4µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.31µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg Pudding
Tryptophan 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 9mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Pudding
Saturated Fat 1.431g 1.81g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.819g Pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.18g Pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot chocolate Pudding
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
13%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.379g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.