Hot chocolate vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between hot chocolate and sugar substitute
- Hot chocolate is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, and zinc, yet sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 77% higher.
- Hot chocolate contains 16 times more zinc than sugar substitute. Hot chocolate contains 0.63mg of zinc, while sugar substitute contains 0.04mg.
- Sugar substitute contains less sugar.
- Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index than hot chocolate.
Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.
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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 | +283.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +405.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1371.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1475% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1212.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +671.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +310% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +802.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +689.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +324.2% |
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:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +10800% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +29300% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 114mg | 879mg | 77% |
| Carbs | 10.74g | 84.77g | 25% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 572mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 20% | |
| Calories | 77kcal | 347kcal | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 8mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.015mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.007mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 51µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 197mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.34g | 0g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.52g | 2.06g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 1% | |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 9.74g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.66g | 4.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0g | 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
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1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)