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Hot sauce vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Hot sauce and Chocolate

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium in Chocolate is higher than in Hot sauce.
  • Hot sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 114% more than Chocolate.
  • Chocolate contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 +600%
Contains more Iron +1570.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2820%
Contains more Phosphorus +1772.7%
Contains more Potassium +288.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +1727.3%
Contains more Copper +3571.4%
Contains more Manganese +2795.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 4% 5% 13% 345% 3% 10% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +1570.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2820%
Contains more Phosphorus +1772.7%
Contains more Potassium +288.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +1727.3%
Contains more Copper +3571.4%
Contains more Manganese +2795.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 A +224%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 3% 0% 250% 9% 19% 5% 7% 37% 5% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +224%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +9176.3%
Contains more Other +334.7%
Contains more Protein +856.9%
Contains more Fats +8354.1%
Contains more Carbs +3395.4%
2% 90% 7%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 1.75 g
Water: 89.98 g
Other: 7.39 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +9176.3%
Contains more Other +334.7%
Contains more Protein +856.9%
Contains more Fats +8354.1%
Contains more Carbs +3395.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457.1%
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hot sauce Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot sauce Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 1.45g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 0.51g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.37g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 1.75g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 11kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 1.26g 47.9g Hot sauce
Fiber 0.3g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 8mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.48mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 5mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 11mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 144mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 2643mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.11mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.028mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.049mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 162IU 50IU Hot sauce
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 2µg Hot sauce
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 74.8mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.025mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B2 0.082mg 0.05mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B3 0.254mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.042mg Hot sauce
Folate 6µg Hot sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 2.4µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.007mg Hot sauce
Threonine 0.019mg Hot sauce
Isoleucine 0.017mg Hot sauce
Leucine 0.027mg Hot sauce
Lysine 0.023mg Hot sauce
Methionine 0.006mg Hot sauce
Phenylalanine 0.016mg Hot sauce
Valine 0.022mg Hot sauce
Histidine 0.01mg Hot sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Hot sauce
Trans Fat 0.112g Hot sauce
Saturated Fat 0.052g 18.519g Hot sauce
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.196g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot sauce Chocolate
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
29%
Hot sauce
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hot sauce
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.64g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 2619mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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 sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174527/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.