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Ice pop vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ice pop and hot chocolate different?

  • Hot chocolate is higher than ice pop in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B5, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Hot chocolate covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 20% more than ice pop.
  • Ice pop is lower in saturated fat.

Frozen novelties, ice type, pop and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types were used in this article.

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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 0.71% 0% 1.3% 20% 0% 4.1% 0% 0.91% 0% 1.1%
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%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1213.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +320%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1250%

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 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.06% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
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 +32700%
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
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 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 CarbsCarbs +79.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +875%
Contains more OtherOther +2275%
~equal in Water ~82.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 64% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.016 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1227.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +425%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 29% 20% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.28 g
Glucose: 3.96 g
Fructose: 2.72 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.71 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +25.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +39500%
Contains more FructoseFructose +27100%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +7000%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice pop Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg 20%
Phosphorus 0mg 105mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.182mg 14%
Copper 0mg 0.103mg 11%
Calcium 0mg 114mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.001mg 0.328mg 7%
Protein 0g 3.52g 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 51µg 6%
Saturated fat 0.013g 1.431g 6%
Selenium 0.2µg 2.7µg 5%
Magnesium 1mg 23mg 5%
Potassium 15mg 197mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.63mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Choline 0mg 15.6mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Carbs 19.23g 10.74g 3%
Fructose 2.72g 0.01g 3%
Fats 0.24g 2.34g 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.039mg 3%
Sodium 7mg 44mg 2%
Iron 0.54mg 0.42mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.051g 0.677g 2%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.133mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.2mg 1%
Manganese 0mg 0.013mg 1%
Calories 79kcal 77kcal 0%
Net carbs 19.23g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 13.66g 9.66g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.016g 0.084g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice pop Hot chocolate
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
0%
Ice pop
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Ice pop
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.