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Walnut vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between walnut and hot chocolate

  • The amount of copper, manganese, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, and fiber in walnut is higher than in hot chocolate.
  • Walnut covers your daily copper needs 165% more than hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate has 263 times less manganese than walnut. Walnut has 3.414mg of manganese, while hot chocolate has 0.013mg.
  • Hot chocolate contains less saturated fat.
  • Hot chocolate has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot chocolate is 51, while the glycemic index of walnut is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, walnuts, english 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.
Walnut
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 29% 39% 109% 529% 84% 148% 0.26% 445% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +587%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more IronIron +592.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1439.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +390.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26161.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +81.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.3%

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.
Walnut
9
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.3% 0.33% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +774.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +745.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1242.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1250%
Contains more FolateFolate +1860%
Contains more CholineCholine +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
4
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 ProteinProtein +332.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2686.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.7%
Contains more OtherOther +87.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1925.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
2
10% 14% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1219.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56059.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
3
2% 91% 3% 3%
Starch: 0.06 g
Sucrose: 2.43 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +700%
Contains more FructoseFructose +800%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +105.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0.084g 314%
Copper 1.586mg 0.103mg 165%
Manganese 3.414mg 0.013mg 148%
Fats 65.21g 2.34g 97%
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.04mg 38%
Phosphorus 346mg 105mg 34%
Magnesium 158mg 23mg 32%
Iron 2.91mg 0.42mg 31%
Calories 654kcal 77kcal 29%
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.039mg 25%
Protein 15.23g 3.52g 23%
Fiber 6.7g 1g 23%
Folate 98µg 5µg 23%
Zinc 3.09mg 0.63mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.933g 0.677g 21%
Saturated fat 6.126g 1.431g 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg 20%
Potassium 441mg 197mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 51µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.133mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.328mg 5%
Choline 39.2mg 15.6mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.03mg 4%
Selenium 4.9µg 2.7µg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.2µg 2%
Sodium 2mg 44mg 2%
Calcium 98mg 114mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.182mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0.2mg 1%
Carbs 13.71g 10.74g 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 7.01g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 2.61g 9.66g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.596mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 1.17mg 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.236mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.753mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.391mg 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut Hot chocolate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Walnut
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.695g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $5)

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.

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