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Hot chocolate vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hot chocolate and Sugar

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE in Hot chocolate is higher than in Sugar.
  • Hot chocolate covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 20% more than Sugar.
  • Sugar contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Sugars, granulated.

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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 Calcium +11300%
Contains more Iron +740%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +9750%
Contains more Zinc +6200%
Contains more Copper +1371.4%
Contains more Manganese +225%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
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 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +11300%
Contains more Iron +740%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +9750%
Contains more Zinc +6200%
Contains more Copper +1371.4%
Contains more Manganese +225%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%

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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Sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +857.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +857.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +412150%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +830.9%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +412150%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +830.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1896%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1896%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 3.52g 0g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 0g Hot chocolate
Carbs 10.74g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 77kcal 387kcal Sugar
Fructose 0.01g 0g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 99.8g Hot chocolate
Fiber 1g 0g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 1mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.05mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 2mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 1mg Sugar
Zinc 0.63mg 0.01mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.007mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.004mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 2.7µg 0.6µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.019mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Folate 5µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg 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 Sugar
Trans Fat 0.078g Sugar
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Sugar
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
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 90.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.