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Hot chocolate vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hot chocolate and skipjack tuna

  • Hot chocolate has more calcium; however, skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, and potassium.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 116% more than hot chocolate.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 3 times less saturated fat than hot chocolate. Hot chocolate contains 1.431g of saturated fat, while skipjack tuna contains 0.42g.
  • The glycemic index of hot chocolate is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165%
Contains more IronIron +281%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1633.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.11mg
~equal in Sodium ~47mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14002.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +346.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.038mg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +81.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +32.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +701.4%
Contains more OtherOther +765.3%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +178.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +379.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 18.756mg 116%
Selenium 2.7µg 46.8µg 80%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.981mg 72%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 2.19µg 71%
Protein 3.52g 28.21g 49%
Phosphorus 105mg 285mg 26%
Cholesterol 8mg 60mg 17%
Iron 0.42mg 1.6mg 15%
Potassium 197mg 522mg 10%
Calcium 114mg 37mg 8%
Vitamin D 45IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Magnesium 23mg 44mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.431g 0.42g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.122mg 5%
Carbs 10.74g 0g 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.05mg 4%
Vitamin A 51µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.485mg 3%
Choline 15.6mg 3%
Calories 77kcal 132kcal 3%
Fats 2.34g 1.29g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.403g 2%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Copper 0.103mg 0.11mg 1%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 0.243g 1%
Net carbs 9.74g 0g N/A
Sugar 9.66g N/A
Sodium 44mg 47mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.038mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.83mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot chocolate Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $8)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.