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Hot chocolate vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hot chocolate and Pumpkin seed different?

  • Hot chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Pumpkin seed is higher in Zinc, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily need of Zinc 88% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat.

Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt types were used 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 Calcium +107.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Iron +688.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1039.1%
Contains more Potassium +366.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Contains more Zinc +1534.9%
Contains more Copper +569.9%
Contains more Manganese +3715.4%
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 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +107.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Iron +688.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1039.1%
Contains more Potassium +366.5%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Contains more Zinc +1534.9%
Contains more Copper +569.9%
Contains more Manganese +3715.4%

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 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037
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 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1732.2%
Contains more Protein +427%
Contains more Fats +729.1%
Contains more Carbs +400.5%
Contains more Other +300%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +1732.2%
Contains more Protein +427%
Contains more Fats +729.1%
Contains more Carbs +400.5%
Contains more Other +300%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +791%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10428.6%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +791%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10428.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 3.52g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 2.34g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 10.74g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 77kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 1g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 114mg 55mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 23mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 105mg 92mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 44mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 0.63mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.103mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.013mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 62IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 3µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.034mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.052mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.286mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.056mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Folate 5µg 9µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.095mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 0.305mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 0.215mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.076mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 0.201mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.067mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Trans Fat 0.078g Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 1.431g 3.67g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Pumpkin seed
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
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.