Lemon vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lemons and hot chocolate
- Lemons have more vitamin C and fiber; however, hot chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin D, copper, and zinc.
- Lemons cover your daily vitamin C needs 59% more than hot chocolate.
- Hot chocolate contains 3 times less fiber than lemons. Lemons contain 2.8g of fiber, while hot chocolate contains 1g.
- Lemons have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Lemons, raw, without peel 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 IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +130.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +338.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +178.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +950% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +556.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +575% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +26400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +810% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +205.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.32 g
Water:
88.98 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +680% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +216.7% |
~equal in
Water
~82.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
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 | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6054.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.084g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 0.2mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.49µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 105mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.182mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 114mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.103mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 1.431g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 45IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 51µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.63mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 3.52g | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.7µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.328mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 2.34g | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 15.6mg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 197mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.677g | 2% |
| Calories | 29kcal | 77kcal | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.32g | 10.74g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.52g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.392g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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