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Spread vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spread and Hot chocolate

  • Spread has more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Hot chocolate is richer in Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Spread covers your daily Sodium needs 31% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate has 62 times less Vitamin K than Spread. Spread has 12.3µg of Vitamin K, while Hot chocolate has 0.2µg.
  • Hot chocolate contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated 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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1541.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1541.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%

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.
Spread
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +2450.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6050%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
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 +2450.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +6050%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +630.8%
Contains more Other +117.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 82.45
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 Fats +630.8%
Contains more Other +117.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 82.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1022.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4638.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1022.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4638.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 0g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 17.1g 2.34g Spread
Carbs 0g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 158kcal 77kcal Spread
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 0g 9.66g Spread
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 0mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 12mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 755mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 4489IU 176IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.03mg Spread
Vitamin D 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Hot chocolate
Folate 5µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 12.3µg 0.2µg Spread
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 0mg 8mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g 0.078g Hot chocolate
Saturated Fat 2.22g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 0.677g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 0.084g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spread 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
28%
Spread
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 711mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.789g)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.