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Spinach raw vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spinach raw and Hot chocolate

  • Spinach raw has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B6, however, Hot chocolate has more Vitamin B12.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 402% more.
  • Spinach raw has 141 times more Vitamin C than Hot chocolate. Spinach raw has 28.1mg of Vitamin C, while Hot chocolate has 0.2mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spinach, raw 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 Iron +545.2%
Contains more Magnesium +243.5%
Contains more Potassium +183.2%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Manganese +6800%
Contains more Calcium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Selenium +170%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 102% 57% 22% 50% 11% 15% 44% 117% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +545.2%
Contains more Magnesium +243.5%
Contains more Potassium +183.2%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Manganese +6800%
Contains more Calcium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.3%
Contains more Zinc +18.9%
Contains more Selenium +170%

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 +5227.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +6666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +13950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.5%
Contains more Folate +3780%
Contains more Vitamin K +241350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +404.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 563% 41% 0% 94% 20% 44% 14% 4% 45% 146% 0% 1208%
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 +5227.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +6666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +13950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.5%
Contains more Folate +3780%
Contains more Vitamin K +241350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +404.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.182

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +81.1%
Contains more Protein +23.1%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +195.9%
Equal in Water - 82.45
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 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 Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +81.1%
Contains more Protein +23.1%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +195.9%
Equal in Water - 82.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6670%
26% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.165 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6670%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +1000%
Contains more Fructose +1400%
Contains more Galactose +900%
Contains more Sucrose +7042.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
16% 26% 35% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.11 g
Fructose: 0.15 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 Glucose +1000%
Contains more Fructose +1400%
Contains more Galactose +900%
Contains more Sucrose +7042.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 2.86g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 0.39g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 3.63g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 23kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.15g 0.01g Spinach raw
Sugar 0.42g 9.66g Spinach raw
Fiber 2.2g 1g Spinach raw
Calcium 99mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 2.71mg 0.42mg Spinach raw
Magnesium 79mg 23mg Spinach raw
Phosphorus 49mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 558mg 197mg Spinach raw
Sodium 79mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.53mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.13mg 0.103mg Spinach raw
Manganese 0.897mg 0.013mg Spinach raw
Selenium 1µg 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 9377IU 176IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A RAE 469µg 51µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.03mg Spinach raw
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0.2mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.039mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.182mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 0.133mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.04mg Spinach raw
Folate 194µg 5µg Spinach raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 482.9µg 0.2µg Spinach raw
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.037mg Spinach raw
Threonine 0.122mg 0.095mg Spinach raw
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.223mg 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.174mg 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.053mg 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.161mg 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.064mg 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Spinach raw
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 0.063g 1.431g Spinach raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 0.084g Spinach raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Hot chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
181%
Spinach raw
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.368g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
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.

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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.