Powerade vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between powerade and hot chocolate?
- Powerade is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, yet hot chocolate is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B5.
- Powerade's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11766% higher.
- Powerade has 12 times more vitamin B3 than hot chocolate. Powerade has 1.565mg of vitamin B3, while hot chocolate has 0.133mg.
- Powerade contains less saturated fat.
- Hot chocolate has a lower glycemic index than powerade.
We used Beverages, COCA-COLA, POWERADE, lemon-lime flavored, ready-to-drink and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +994.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +366.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +1076.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +382400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
7.84 g
Water:
91.91 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4580% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +375% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.028 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 | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6054.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
2.2 g
Fructose:
3.22 g
Lactose:
0.2 g
Maltose:
0.2 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 GlucoseGlucose | +21900% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +32100% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1900% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2400% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +2215% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Starch
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.04mg | 11766% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 0.49µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 1mg | 105mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.182mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.103mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 114mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.565mg | 0.133mg | 9% |
| Protein | 0g | 3.52g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.328mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 51µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.63mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 45IU | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.008g | 1.431g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 2.7µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 197mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.22g | 0.01g | 4% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 2.34g | 4% |
| Choline | 0mg | 15.6mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.677g | 2% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 77kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.84g | 10.74g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.84g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.11g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Sodium | 42mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 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
2727%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powerade is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Powerade is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powerade contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Powerade is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.423g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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 ($)