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Hot chocolate vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Hot chocolate and Tomato sauce

  • Hot chocolate has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, however, Tomato sauce has more Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Hot chocolate's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 20% more.
  • Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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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 Calcium +714.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.9%
Contains more Zinc +186.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Potassium +50.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +769.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +714.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.9%
Contains more Zinc +186.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Potassium +50.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +769.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +645.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +193.3%
Contains more Fats +680%
Contains more Carbs +102.3%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +101.1%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +193.3%
Contains more Fats +680%
Contains more Carbs +102.3%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +101.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1438.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1438.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +7042.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +18100%
Contains more Fructose +16600%
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
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +7042.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +18100%
Contains more Fructose +16600%

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 Tomato sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 3.81g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 1.2g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 0.3g Hot chocolate
Carbs 10.74g 5.31g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 24kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.01g 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 9.66g 3.56g Tomato sauce
Fiber 1g 1.5g Tomato sauce
Calcium 114mg 14mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.96mg Tomato sauce
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 27mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 44mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.63mg 0.22mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.013mg 0.113mg Tomato sauce
Selenium 2.7µg 0.6µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 22µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.024mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.065mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.309mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Folate 5µg 9µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.009mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.025mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg 0.034mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg 0.008mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.036mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg 0.025mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg 0.02mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Tomato sauce
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.044g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.121g Tomato sauce

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Low Calories 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
16%
Hot chocolate
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.