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Hot chocolate vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hot chocolate and tamarind?

  • Hot chocolate is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin D, yet tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B3.
  • Tamarind's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 32% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tamarind is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tamarind is lower.

We used Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Tamarinds, raw 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +530%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218.8%
Contains more IronIron +566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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%
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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2450%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +997.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1300%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%

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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.7%
Contains more FatsFats +290%
Contains more WaterWater +162.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +481.9%
Contains more OtherOther +184.2%

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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +274%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81%

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 Tamarind
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Tamarind DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.428mg 32%
Iron 0.42mg 2.8mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg 20%
Carbs 10.74g 62.5g 17%
Magnesium 23mg 92mg 16%
Fiber 1g 5.1g 16%
Potassium 197mg 628mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1.938mg 11%
Calories 77kcal 239kcal 8%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin A 51µg 2µg 5%
Saturated fat 1.431g 0.272g 5%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.1mg 5%
Calcium 114mg 74mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.143mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.5mg 4%
Selenium 2.7µg 1.3µg 3%
Fats 2.34g 0.6g 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.152mg 2%
Copper 0.103mg 0.086mg 2%
Folate 5µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.066mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 0.181g 1%
Sodium 44mg 28mg 1%
Choline 15.6mg 8.6mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 0mg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Protein 3.52g 2.8g 1%
Phosphorus 105mg 113mg 1%
Net carbs 9.74g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 9.66g 38.8g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.059g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.018mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Tamarind
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
18%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.159g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.