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Hot chocolate vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hot chocolate and Saffron

  • Hot chocolate has more Vitamin B12, however, Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1235% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Spices, saffron.

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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 less Sodium -70.3%
Contains more Iron +2542.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1047.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +775.1%
Contains more Zinc +73%
Contains more Copper +218.4%
Contains more Manganese +218423.1%
Contains more Selenium +107.4%
Equal in Calcium - 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 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains less Sodium -70.3%
Contains more Iron +2542.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1047.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +775.1%
Contains more Zinc +73%
Contains more Copper +218.4%
Contains more Manganese +218423.1%
Contains more Selenium +107.4%
Equal in Calcium - 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +40300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +997.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2425%
Contains more Folate +1760%
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 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +40300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +997.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2425%
Contains more Folate +1760%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +592.9%
Contains more Protein +224.7%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +508.7%
Contains more Other +473.7%
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% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Water +592.9%
Contains more Protein +224.7%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +508.7%
Contains more Other +473.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2360.7%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2360.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 3.52g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 2.34g 5.85g Saffron
Carbs 10.74g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 77kcal 310kcal Saffron
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g Saffron
Fiber 1g 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 114mg 111mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 23mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 105mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 197mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 44mg 148mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 1.09mg Saffron
Copper 0.103mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.013mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 2.7µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 176IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 27µg 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 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1.46mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 5µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hot chocolate
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 0mg Saffron
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.431g 1.586g Hot chocolate
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.429g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot chocolate Saffron
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
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.