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Hot chocolate vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hot chocolate and raisins

  • Hot chocolate has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, and calcium; however, raisins are higher in copper, iron, potassium, manganese, fiber, and vitamin B6.
  • Raisins cover your daily need for copper, 24% more than hot chocolate.
  • Raisins have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of raisins is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Raisins, seedless.

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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%
Raisin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.2%
Contains more IronIron +347.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +208.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2200%
~equal in Phosphorus ~101mg

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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +245.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +475.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1650%
~equal in Folate ~5µg

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
Raisin
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3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.7%
Contains more FatsFats +408.7%
Contains more WaterWater +434.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +637.2%
Contains more OtherOther +95.8%

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
Raisin
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40% 35% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1227.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

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
Raisin
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4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1011.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +277400%
Contains more FructoseFructose +296700%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Raisin DV% diff.
Fructose 0.01g 29.68g 37%
Copper 0.103mg 0.318mg 24%
Carbs 10.74g 79.18g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg 20%
Iron 0.42mg 1.88mg 18%
Potassium 197mg 749mg 16%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.299mg 12%
Calories 77kcal 299kcal 11%
Fiber 1g 3.7g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.174mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.431g 0.058g 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin A 51µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.106mg 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Calcium 114mg 50mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.095mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.125mg 4%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.22mg 4%
Selenium 2.7µg 0.6µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.766mg 4%
Fats 2.34g 0.46g 3%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3.5µg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2.3mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 0.051g 2%
Magnesium 23mg 32mg 2%
Protein 3.52g 3.07g 1%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.12mg 1%
Sodium 44mg 11mg 1%
Phosphorus 105mg 101mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Choline 15.6mg 11.1mg 1%
Starch 2.7g 1%
Net carbs 9.74g 75.48g N/A
Sugar 9.66g 59.19g N/A
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.037g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.05mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.077mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.057mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0.083mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.072mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Raisin
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
11%
Raisin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
37%
Raisin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.373g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/nutrients

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

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