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Sour cream vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sour cream and Hot chocolate

  • Sour cream has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Hot chocolate is higher in Copper, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Sour cream covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 36% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Sour cream has 4 times more Cholesterol than Hot chocolate. While Sour cream has 35mg of Cholesterol, Hot chocolate has only 8mg.
  • Hot chocolate has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sour cream, reduced fat 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 Calcium +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +51.9%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +930%
Equal in Potassium - 197
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 3% 8% 37% 19% 10% 8% 4% 0% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +51.9%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Contains more Zinc +133.3%
Contains more Copper +930%
Equal in Potassium - 197

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Contains more Vitamin D +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 8% 9% 3% 10% 56% 2% 0% 5% 9% 38% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +147.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Contains more Vitamin D +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.9%
Contains more Fats +502.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Equal in Other - 0.95
7% 14% 7% 71%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 71 g
Other: 0.9 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 Protein +98.9%
Contains more Fats +502.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Equal in Other - 0.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +505.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +495.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +505.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +495.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cream Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 7g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 7g 3.52g Sour cream
Fats 14.1g 2.34g Sour cream
Carbs 7g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 181kcal 77kcal Sour cream
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 0.3g 9.66g Sour cream
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 141mg 114mg Sour cream
Iron 0.06mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 85mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 211mg 197mg Sour cream
Sodium 70mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.27mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.01mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 4.1µg 2.7µg Sour cream
Vitamin A 436IU 176IU Sour cream
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 51µg Sour cream
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.03mg Sour cream
Vitamin D 10IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.2mg Sour cream
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.039mg Sour cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.182mg Sour cream
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.04mg Hot chocolate
Folate 11µg 5µg Sour cream
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.2µg Sour cream
Tryptophan 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 35mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Sour cream
Saturated Fat 8.7g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g 0.677g Sour cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0.084g Sour cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
14%
Sour cream
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Sour cream
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cream
Sour cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.269g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Sour cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173442/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.