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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
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% |
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