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Hot chocolate vs. Tonic water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hot chocolate and Tonic water

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin A in Hot chocolate is higher than in Tonic water.
  • Hot chocolate covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 20% more than Tonic water.
  • Tonic water contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Beverages, carbonated, tonic water.

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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 0% 0.3% 0% 0.38% 2% 2.7% 0% 1.6% 0.13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +4100%
Contains more CopperCopper +1616.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +530%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%

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% 11% 0.6% 33% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22%
Contains more OtherOther +850%
Contains more WaterWater +10.5%

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 Tonic water
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Tonic water Opinion
Calories 77kcal 34kcal Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 0g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 0g Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Net carbs 9.74g 8.8g Hot chocolate
Carbs 10.74g 8.8g Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Tonic water
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 1mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.01mg Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 8.8g Tonic water
Fiber 1g 0g Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.006mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 0.1mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 12mg Tonic water
Vitamin A 176IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 51µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.001mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 2.7µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Folate 5µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Tonic water
Choline 15.6mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0g Tonic water
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0g Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Tonic water
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
16%
Hot chocolate
0%
Tonic water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
1%
Tonic water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tonic water
Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.