Minestrone vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between minestrone and hot chocolate
- Minestrone has more vitamin A and manganese; however, hot chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, and copper.
- Hot chocolate covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 20% more than minestrone.
- Hot chocolate contains 12 times less manganese than minestrone. Minestrone contains 0.152mg of manganese, while hot chocolate contains 0.013mg.
- Hot chocolate has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 ManganeseManganese | +1069.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +666.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +714.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +356.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.7% |
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 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +194% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +911.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.5% |
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Water
~82.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 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 | -83.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +447.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.4% |
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 B12 | 0µg | 0.49µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.182mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 105mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 114mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 44mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.103mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.013mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 1.431g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.77g | 3.52g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.328mg | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.084g | 3% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 77kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 1g | 2% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 197mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 10.74g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 2.34g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 0.133mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.677g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.039mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.66g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 51µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)