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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~209mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
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9% 13% 20% 57%
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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
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37% 37% 26%
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
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
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94% 3% 2%
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.
Hot chocolate Taco
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Taco DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Taco
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Hot chocolate
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
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 ($)

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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