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Hot chocolate vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between hot chocolate and fish sandwiches

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin K, manganese, folate, and vitamin B12 in fish sandwiches is higher than in hot chocolate.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily selenium needs 28% more than hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more IronIron +257.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1930.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +566.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Potassium ~206mg

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%
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1516.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6700%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.3%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +70.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.3%
Contains more FatsFats +432.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.5%
Contains more OtherOther +124.2%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +283.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7348.8%

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +11900%
Contains more FructoseFructose +14600%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +8600%
~equal in Starch ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 6.257g 41%
Selenium 2.7µg 18µg 28%
Sodium 44mg 602mg 24%
Fats 2.34g 12.45g 16%
Protein 3.52g 10.29g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.21mg 14%
Iron 0.42mg 1.5mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 2.15mg 13%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 13.6µg 11%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.264mg 11%
Folate 5µg 46µg 10%
Calories 77kcal 257kcal 9%
Cholesterol 8mg 35mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.68µg 8%
Calcium 114mg 37mg 8%
Vitamin D 45IU 9IU 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 2.595g 5%
Vitamin A 51µg 6µg 5%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.2µg 5%
Carbs 10.74g 26.69g 5%
Copper 0.103mg 0.075mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.55mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.14mg 3%
Fructose 0.01g 1.47g 2%
Saturated fat 1.431g 1.949g 2%
Choline 15.6mg 28.9mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.07mg 2%
Phosphorus 105mg 116mg 2%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.37mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 9.74g 25.69g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 25mg 0%
Potassium 197mg 206mg 0%
Sugar 9.66g 3.53g N/A
Fiber 1g 1g 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 558mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.518g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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