Hot chocolate vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between hot chocolate and pretzel
- Hot chocolate has more vitamin B12 and calcium; however, pretzel has more iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and fiber.
- Pretzel's daily need coverage for iron is 52% more.
- Hot chocolate is lower in sodium.
- Pretzel has a higher glycemic index than hot chocolate.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +322.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +990.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7707.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +987.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3862.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3220% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +89.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2534.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +185.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +648.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +269.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1436.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.727g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
72.58 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.69 g
Fructose:
0.31 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.11 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +6800% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3000% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +11000% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.42mg | 4.58mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 1240mg | 52% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1.015mg | 44% |
| Folate | 5µg | 166µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 5.27mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.424mg | 32% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Carbs | 10.74g | 80.39g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 384kcal | 15% |
| Protein | 3.52g | 10.04g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.332mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 3.4g | 10% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 27mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 1.291g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.156mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 51µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 0.391g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.04mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 29.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 4.4µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 128mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.34g | 2.93g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.74g | 76.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.66g | 2.21g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 0.727g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.305mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0.31g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1196mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.4)