Milk vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between milk and hot chocolate?
- Hot chocolate is richer than milk in copper.
- The amount of sugar in milk is lower.
- The glycemic index of milk is lower.
We used Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +930% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +333.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +13.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +141.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +115.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~3.52g
~equal in
Water
~82.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 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 | -55.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +144.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +140% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
5.2 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 LactoseLactose | +12.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.42mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 1.431g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 77kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 2.34g | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 10.74g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.49µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 114mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 0.677g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.328mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 2.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 51µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 197mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 3.52g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 45IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Sodium | 44mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 1.1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 15.6mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
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
15%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.798g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (44 mg)
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.