Hot chocolate vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between hot chocolate and taco?
- Taco is richer than hot chocolate in vitamin B12, vitamin K, selenium, fiber, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, and iron.
- Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 18% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in hot chocolate is lower.
- The glycemic index of taco is lower.
We used Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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 CalciumCalcium | +28.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +183.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +177.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1815.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +240.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +155% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +203.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1140.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +89.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7550% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +105.1% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +151.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +442.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +551.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3521.4% |
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:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1150% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1900% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2900% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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 price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 3.042g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0.93µg | 18% |
| Fats | 2.34g | 12.7g | 16% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 397mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 4.384g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 15.3µg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 3.9g | 12% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 9.2µg | 12% |
| Protein | 3.52g | 8.86g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 178mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.75mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 1.19mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 1.65mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 4.411g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 28mg | 7% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 226kcal | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 4IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 0.1µg | 5% |
| Folate | 5µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 51µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 10.74g | 19.85g | 3% |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.74g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Potassium | 197mg | 209mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.66g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | 0.467g | 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 | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)