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Spaghetti vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spaghetti and Hot chocolate?

  • Spaghetti is richer in Selenium, and Manganese, yet Hot chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Spaghetti's daily need coverage for Selenium is 43% higher.
  • Spaghetti has 25 times more Manganese than Hot chocolate. Spaghetti has 0.322mg of Manganese, while Hot chocolate has 0.013mg.
  • Spaghetti contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 Iron +19%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +2376.9%
Contains more Selenium +877.8%
Contains more Calcium +1528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +81%
Contains more Potassium +347.7%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.103
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +2376.9%
Contains more Selenium +877.8%
Contains more Calcium +1528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +81%
Contains more Potassium +347.7%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.103

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 E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
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 E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.8%
Contains more Carbs +187.3%
Contains more Fats +151.6%
Contains more Water +32.7%
Contains more Other +239.3%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 +64.8%
Contains more Carbs +187.3%
Contains more Fats +151.6%
Contains more Water +32.7%
Contains more Other +239.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.8%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +200%
Contains more Maltose +3900%
Contains more Sucrose +5455.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +300%
Contains more Fructose +200%
Contains more Maltose +3900%
Contains more Sucrose +5455.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 9.74g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 3.52g Spaghetti
Fats 0.93g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 30.86g 10.74g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 77kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g 0.01g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g 9.66g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 1g Spaghetti
Calcium 7mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.5mg 0.42mg Spaghetti
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 58mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 44mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 1mg 44mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.1mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.322mg 0.013mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 2.7µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.03mg Spaghetti
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.133mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.04mg Spaghetti
Folate 7µg 5µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.037mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg 0.095mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.169mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg 0.305mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.065mg 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.15mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg 0.201mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg 0.067mg Spaghetti
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 1.431g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.084g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.