Hot chocolate vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between hot chocolate and tamale
- Hot chocolate has more calcium and vitamin B2; however, tamale has more iron, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, manganese, and selenium.
- Tamale's daily need coverage for sodium is 17% more.
- Hot chocolate has 4 times more calcium than tamale. Hot chocolate has 114mg of calcium, while tamale has 29mg.
- Hot chocolate is lower in sodium.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index than hot chocolate.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Tamales (Navajo).
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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 | +293.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1238.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +122.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1095.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +257.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 44mg | 427mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 1.22mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.133mg | 1.59mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 29mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.48mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.143mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 3.1g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 51µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 6µg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.52g | 6.28g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 6% | |
| Fats | 2.34g | 6.12g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.677g | 2.739g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Calories | 77kcal | 153kcal | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 2.396g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0.688g | 4% |
| Folate | 5µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 131mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.74g | 18.12g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg | 0.205mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0.54µg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.039mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.74g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.66g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.305mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +161.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.3% |
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
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +304.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +719% |
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:
12.27 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.21 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.22 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1150% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2000% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1600% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +2100% |
