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Hot chocolate vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hot chocolate and thyme

  • Thyme is richer than hot chocolate in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, fiber, copper, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for thyme is 213% higher.

Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Thyme, fresh.

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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 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +595.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +209.1%
Contains more IronIron +4054.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +438.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13123.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~106mg

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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +79950%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +770%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%

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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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +39.3%
Contains more WaterWater +26.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +127.7%
Contains more OtherOther +236.8%

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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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +735.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +533.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 0.42mg 17.45mg 213%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 160.1mg 178%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.719mg 74%
Fiber 1g 14g 52%
Copper 0.103mg 0.555mg 50%
Magnesium 23mg 160mg 33%
Calcium 114mg 405mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.348mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.471mg 22%
Vitamin A 51µg 238µg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg 20%
Potassium 197mg 609mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1.824mg 11%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.81mg 11%
Folate 5µg 45µg 10%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU 6%
Carbs 10.74g 24.45g 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Protein 3.52g 5.56g 4%
Saturated fat 1.431g 0.467g 4%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Choline 15.6mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.532g 3%
Sodium 44mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.409mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.677g 0.081g 1%
Calories 77kcal 101kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.048mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Fats 2.34g 1.68g 1%
Net carbs 9.74g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 9.66g N/A
Phosphorus 105mg 106mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Thyme
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
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.964g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.