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

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Summary of differences between Hot sauce and Hot chocolate

  • Hot sauce has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Hot chocolate is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Hot sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 113% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot sauce has 374 times more Vitamin C than Hot chocolate. While Hot sauce has 74.8mg of Vitamin C, Hot chocolate has only 0.2mg.
  • Hot chocolate has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 Iron +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +276.9%
Contains more Calcium +1325%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +854.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +472.7%
Contains more Copper +267.9%
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 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +276.9%
Contains more Calcium +1325%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Phosphorus +854.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +472.7%
Contains more Copper +267.9%
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 E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +37300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 176
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039
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 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +37300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 176
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +677.9%
Contains more Protein +590.2%
Contains more Fats +532.4%
Contains more Carbs +513.7%
Equal in Water - 82.45
2% 90% 7%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 1.75 g
Water: 89.98 g
Other: 7.39 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Other +677.9%
Contains more Protein +590.2%
Contains more Fats +532.4%
Contains more Carbs +513.7%
Equal in Water - 82.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2156.7%
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2156.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot sauce Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 1.45g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 0.51g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 0.37g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 1.75g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 11kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 1.26g 9.66g Hot sauce
Fiber 0.3g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 8mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.48mg 0.42mg Hot sauce
Magnesium 5mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 11mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 144mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 2643mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.11mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.028mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.049mg 0.013mg Hot sauce
Selenium 0µg 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 162IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.03mg Hot sauce
Vitamin D 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 74.8mg 0.2mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.082mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.254mg 0.133mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.04mg Hot sauce
Folate 6µg 5µg Hot sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.2µg Hot sauce
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.019mg 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.027mg 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.023mg 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.006mg 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.016mg 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.022mg 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.01mg 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Hot sauce
Trans Fat 0.078g Hot sauce
Saturated Fat 0.052g 1.431g Hot sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.196g 0.084g Hot sauce

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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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Hot sauce
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.4g)
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 - 1.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 2599mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.