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Hot chocolate vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hot chocolate and Wakame

  • Hot chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, yet Wakame is richer in Manganese, Folate, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Wakame is 60% higher.
  • Hot chocolate contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade and Seaweed, wakame, raw.

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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 Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +294%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +65.8%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Iron +419%
Contains more Magnesium +365.2%
Contains more Copper +175.7%
Contains more Manganese +10669.2%
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +294%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +65.8%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Calcium +31.6%
Contains more Iron +419%
Contains more Magnesium +365.2%
Contains more Copper +175.7%
Contains more Manganese +10669.2%

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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1103%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.5%
Contains more Folate +3820%
Contains more Vitamin K +2550%
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1103%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.5%
Contains more Folate +3820%
Contains more Vitamin K +2550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Fats +265.6%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Other +657.9%
Equal in Water - 79.99
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% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Fats +265.6%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Other +657.9%
Equal in Water - 79.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1067.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.5%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1067.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 8.64g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 3.03g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 0.64g Hot chocolate
Carbs 10.74g 9.14g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 45kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 0.65g Wakame
Fiber 1g 0.5g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 0.42mg 2.18mg Wakame
Magnesium 23mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 105mg 80mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 50mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 872mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 0.38mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0.013mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 2.7µg 0.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 18µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 1mg Wakame
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.06mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.002mg Hot chocolate
Folate 5µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.035mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.087mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg 0.257mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg 0.112mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg 0.063mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.112mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.067mg 0.015mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Wakame
Trans Fat 0.078g 0g Wakame
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.13g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.058g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.218g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hot chocolate Wakame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.01g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.301g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 828mg)
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.

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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.