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Lettuce vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lettuce and Hot chocolate different?

  • Lettuce is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Folate, while Hot chocolate is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Lettuce covers your daily need of Vitamin K 105% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Lettuce contains 46 times more Vitamin C than Hot chocolate. Lettuce contains 9.2mg of Vitamin C, while Hot chocolate contains 0.2mg.

Lettuce, green leaf, raw 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.
Lettuce
Lettuce
3
:
7
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Iron +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Manganese +1823.1%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.1%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +255.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Potassium - 197
Lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Hot chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Manganese +1823.1%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +262.1%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Copper +255.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Potassium - 197

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.
Lettuce
Lettuce
8
:
4
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Vitamin A +4107.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin K +63050%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Lettuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
Hot chocolate
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 +4107.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Folate +660%
Contains more Vitamin K +63050%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
1
:
4
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Protein +158.8%
Contains more Fats +1460%
Contains more Carbs +274.2%
Contains more Other +48.4%
Lettuce
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Hot chocolate
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 Water +15.2%
Contains more Protein +158.8%
Contains more Fats +1460%
Contains more Carbs +274.2%
Contains more Other +48.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
1
:
2
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11183.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.084
Lettuce
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.082 g
Hot chocolate
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11183.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.084

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lettuce
Lettuce
2
:
4
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Glucose +3500%
Contains more Fructose +4200%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Lettuce
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Hot chocolate
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 Glucose +3500%
Contains more Fructose +4200%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lettuce 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 1.36g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 0.15g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 2.87g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 15kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.43g 0.01g Lettuce
Sugar 0.78g 9.66g Lettuce
Fiber 1.3g 1g Lettuce
Calcium 36mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.86mg 0.42mg Lettuce
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 29mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 194mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 28mg 44mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.18mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.029mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.25mg 0.013mg Lettuce
Selenium 0.6µg 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 7405IU 176IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 370µg 51µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.03mg Lettuce
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 9.2mg 0.2mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.039mg Lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 0.133mg Lettuce
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.04mg Lettuce
Folate 38µg 5µg Lettuce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 126.3µg 0.2µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.059mg 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.079mg 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.084mg 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.016mg 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.07mg 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.022mg 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Lettuce
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 1.431g Lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 0.084g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lettuce 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
75%
Lettuce
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.