Pasta vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pasta and hot chocolate different?
- Pasta is higher in folate, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, and vitamin B3; however, hot chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for folate for pasta is 15% higher.
- Pasta contains 17 times more manganese than hot chocolate. While pasta contains 0.224mg of manganese, hot chocolate contains only 0.013mg.
- Hot chocolate has less cholesterol.
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade are the varieties 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +171.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1623.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +720.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +435.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +645.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1180% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +206.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 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 | -89.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +410.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +446% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.49µg | 15% |
| Folate | 64µg | 5µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.039mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.42mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.013mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 45IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 1.431g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 105mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 10.74g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.133mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 51µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 197mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Choline | 15.6mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.328mg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 3.52g | 3% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 77kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.084g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.182mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 2.34g | 2% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.677g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.66g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 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 Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.281g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3)
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