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Potato vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between potatoes and hot chocolate?

  • Potatoes are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, and potassium, yet hot chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus.
  • Potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 22% more.
  • Potatoes have 15 times more manganese than hot chocolate. While potatoes have 0.2mg of manganese, hot chocolate has only 0.013mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potatoes is lower.
  • The glycemic index of hot chocolate is lower.

We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
Potato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.7%
Contains more IronIron +92.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1438.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +850%
Contains more ZincZinc +110%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +575%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Copper ~0.103mg

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.
Potato
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9750%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +697.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +645%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 CarbsCarbs +62.8%
Contains more OtherOther +17.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2500%
~equal in Water ~82.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
65% 31% 4%
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 -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33750%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
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95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3000%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2500%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2841.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0.2mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.04mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.182mg 12%
Calcium 12mg 114mg 10%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.013mg 8%
Potassium 425mg 197mg 7%
Phosphorus 57mg 105mg 7%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.133mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU 6%
Saturated fat 0.025g 1.431g 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 51µg 6%
Iron 0.81mg 0.42mg 5%
Selenium 0.4µg 2.7µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.039mg 4%
Fiber 2.1g 1g 4%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.63mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Protein 2.05g 3.52g 3%
Fats 0.09g 2.34g 3%
Folate 15µg 5µg 3%
Sodium 6mg 44mg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 0.2µg 2%
Carbs 17.49g 10.74g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0.677g 2%
Choline 12.1mg 15.6mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.328mg 1%
Copper 0.11mg 0.103mg 1%
Calories 77kcal 77kcal 0%
Net carbs 15.39g 9.74g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 0.82g 9.66g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.03mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.078g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.084g 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Hot chocolate
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Potato
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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.

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.

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