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Hot chocolate vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hot chocolate and Ricotta

  • Hot chocolate has more Copper, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, while Ricotta has more Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Ricotta's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 5 times less Copper than Hot chocolate. Hot chocolate contains 0.103mg of Copper, while Ricotta contains 0.021mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Hot chocolate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Cheese, ricotta, 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 +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +87.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Copper +390.5%
Contains more Manganese +116.7%
Contains more Calcium +81.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Zinc +84.1%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Equal in Iron - 0.38
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 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +87.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.6%
Contains more Copper +390.5%
Contains more Manganese +116.7%
Contains more Calcium +81.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Zinc +84.1%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Equal in Iron - 0.38

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 D +450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.043
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 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.195
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.043

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +253.3%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Protein +219.9%
Contains more Fats +454.7%
Equal in Other - 1.02
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Carbs +253.3%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Protein +219.9%
Contains more Fats +454.7%
Equal in Other - 1.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.3%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 3.04g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 11.26g Ricotta
Fats 2.34g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 10.74g 3.04g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 0.27g Ricotta
Fiber 1g 0g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 0.42mg 0.38mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 158mg Ricotta
Potassium 197mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 84mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 1.16mg Ricotta
Copper 0.103mg 0.021mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.006mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 2.7µg 14.5µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 176IU 445IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 120µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 45IU 10IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.195mg Ricotta
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.104mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.213mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.043mg Ricotta
Folate 5µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.34µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.095mg 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 0.305mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.215mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.076mg 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.201mg 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.067mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 8mg 51mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Ricotta
Saturated Fat 1.431g 8.295g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 3.627g Ricotta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.385g Ricotta

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Hot chocolate Ricotta
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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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.864g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.