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Hot chocolate vs. Sour cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hot chocolate and Sour cream

  • Hot chocolate has more Copper, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, however, Sour cream is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Sour cream covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 36% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Sour cream, reduced fat.

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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 +600%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +930%
Contains more Calcium +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +51.9%
Equal in Potassium - 211
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 43% 3% 8% 37% 19% 10% 8% 4% 0% 23%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +930%
Contains more Calcium +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +51.9%
Equal in Potassium - 211

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 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
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% 8% 9% 3% 10% 56% 2% 0% 5% 9% 38% 2%
Contains more Vitamin D +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Protein +98.9%
Contains more Fats +502.6%
Equal in Other - 0.9
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Protein +98.9%
Contains more Fats +502.6%
Equal in Other - 0.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +505.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +495.2%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +505.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +495.2%

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 Sour cream
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Sour cream Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 7g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 7g Sour cream
Fats 2.34g 14.1g Sour cream
Carbs 10.74g 7g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 181kcal Sour cream
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 0.3g Sour cream
Fiber 1g 0g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 141mg Sour cream
Iron 0.42mg 0.06mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg 11mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 85mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 211mg Sour cream
Sodium 44mg 70mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 0.27mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.01mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 2.7µg 4.1µg Sour cream
Vitamin A 176IU 436IU Sour cream
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 119µg Sour cream
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.4mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 45IU 10IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0.3µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.9mg Sour cream
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.04mg Sour cream
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.24mg Sour cream
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.07mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.02mg Hot chocolate
Folate 5µg 11µg Sour cream
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.3µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.7µg Sour cream
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 35mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Sour cream
Saturated Fat 1.431g 8.7g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 4.1g Sour cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.5g Sour cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Sour cream
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
14%
Sour cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
15%
Sour cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.269g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Sour cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173442/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.