Pumpkin vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pumpkin and Hot chocolate?
- Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E , yet Hot chocolate is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B2.
- Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 42% more.
- Pumpkin has 45 times more Vitamin C than Hot chocolate. While Pumpkin has 9mg of Vitamin C, Hot chocolate has only 0.2mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pumpkin is lower.
We used Pumpkin, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +861.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +442.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +138.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
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 | +4400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4736.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +3433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +351.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +450% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +90.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
91.6 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +252% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2240% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.8% |
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Water
~82.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.005 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 | -96.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5107.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1580% |
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 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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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 26kcal | 77kcal |
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| Protein | 1g | 3.52g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 2.34g |
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| Vitamin C | 9mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 6g | 9.74g |
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| Carbs | 6.5g | 10.74g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 45IU |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 114mg |
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| Potassium | 340mg | 197mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.42mg |
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| Sugar | 2.76g | 9.66g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.127mg | 0.103mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 44mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8513IU | 176IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 426µg | 51µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.06mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.125mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 2.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.182mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.298mg | 0.328mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.078g |
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| Choline | 8.2mg | 15.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.052g | 1.431g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.013g | 0.677g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.084g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.037mg |
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| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.095mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0.169mg |
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| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0.305mg |
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| Lysine | 0.054mg | 0.215mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.076mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0.15mg |
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| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.201mg |
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| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.067mg |
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| Fructose | 0.01g |
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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
51%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
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.