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Maple sugar vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Maple sugar and Hot chocolate

  • Maple sugar has more Manganese, Zinc, and Iron, however, Hot chocolate is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin D, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily Manganese needs 192% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate contains 10 times less Zinc than Maple sugar. Maple sugar contains 6.06mg of Zinc, while Hot chocolate contains 0.63mg.
  • Maple sugar has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, maple 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 Iron +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +861.9%
Contains more Manganese +33915.4%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Selenium +237.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.103
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +39.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +861.9%
Contains more Manganese +33915.4%
Contains more Calcium +26.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +3400%
Contains more Selenium +237.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.103

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +746.4%
Contains more Protein +3420%
Contains more Fats +1070%
Contains more Water +930.6%
Contains more Other +18.8%
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 Carbs +746.4%
Contains more Protein +3420%
Contains more Fats +1070%
Contains more Water +930.6%
Contains more Other +18.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +957.8%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +957.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 9.74g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 0.2g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 90.9g 10.74g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 77kcal Maple sugar
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 84.87g 9.66g Hot chocolate
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 90mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 1.61mg 0.42mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 3mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 274mg 197mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 44mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 0.63mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 4.422mg 0.013mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.04mg Hot chocolate
Folate 0µg 5µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 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 0mg 8mg Maple sugar
Trans Fat 0.078g Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 0.036g 1.431g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.084g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.395g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.