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Hot chocolate vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hot chocolate and Sunflower oil

  • Hot chocolate has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Zinc, however, Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Sunflower oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 274% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +136833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
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% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +136833.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +4173.5%
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: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +4173.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6724.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43233.3%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6724.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43233.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 0g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 0g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 10.74g 0g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 1g 0g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0.63mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 2.7µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin D 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0mg 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 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Trans Fat 0.078g Sunflower oil
Saturated Fat 1.431g 13g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Sunflower oil
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
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.569g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.