Hot chocolate vs. Agave nectar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between hot chocolate and agave nectar?
- Hot chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, copper, and vitamin D, yet agave nectar is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Hot chocolate's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 20% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in agave nectar is lower.
- The glycemic index of agave nectar is lower.
We used Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Sweetener, syrup, agave types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4825% |
| Contains more IronIron | +366.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1044.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +160% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
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 | +537.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +8400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +212.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +418% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +485% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
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:
0.09 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
76.37 g
Water:
22.94 g
Other:
0.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3811.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +420% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +259.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +533.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +611.1% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
12.43 g
Fructose:
55.6 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +124200% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +555900% |
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Starch
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 0.01g | 55.6g | 69% |
| Carbs | 10.74g | 76.37g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 17mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 22.5µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.234mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 1mg | 15% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 310kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 1mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.009mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 7% | |
| Protein | 3.52g | 0.09g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.122mg | 7% |
| Folate | 5µg | 30µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.98mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 51µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.34g | 0.45g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 0.689mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 0g | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.165mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.74g | 76.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.66g | 68.03g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 13.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Agave nectar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Agave nectar contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Agave nectar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agave nectar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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.