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Kefir vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kefir and Hot chocolate

  • Kefir is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Hot chocolate is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Kefir is 13% higher.
  • Kefir contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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 Calcium +14%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +950%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Copper +1044.4%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Sodium - 44
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 2% 9% 45% 15% 6% 13% 3% 1% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +950%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +20.1%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Copper +1044.4%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Sodium - 44

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.
Kefir
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Contains more Vitamin A +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 30% 1% 8% 32% 3% 24% 14% 10% 37% 1%
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 A +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.1
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +151.6%
Contains more Carbs +139.7%
Contains more Other +30.1%
Equal in Protein - 3.52
Equal in Water - 82.45
4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 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 Fats +151.6%
Contains more Carbs +139.7%
Contains more Other +30.1%
Equal in Protein - 3.52
Equal in Water - 82.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.5%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +9000%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +25.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
80% 20%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.7 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.91 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 Galactose +9000%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +25.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kefir Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 4.48g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.79g 3.52g Kefir
Fats 0.93g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 4.48g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 41kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0g 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 4.61g 9.66g Kefir
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 130mg 114mg Kefir
Iron 0.04mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 105mg
Potassium 164mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 40mg 44mg Kefir
Zinc 0.46mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.009mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.005mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 3.6µg 2.7µg Kefir
Vitamin A 569IU 176IU Kefir
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 51µg Kefir
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 41IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.133mg Kefir
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 0.328mg Kefir
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.04mg Kefir
Folate 13µg 5µg Kefir
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 5mg 8mg Kefir
Trans Fat 0.037g 0.078g Kefir
Saturated Fat 0.658g 1.431g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.084g Hot chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kefir Hot 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
16%
Kefir
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.