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Wasabi vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Wasabi and Hot chocolate

  • Wasabi has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Hot chocolate is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Wasabi covers your daily Vitamin C needs 46% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate contains 30 times less Manganese than Wasabi. Wasabi contains 0.391mg of Manganese, while Hot chocolate contains 0.013mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Wasabi, root, 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 Calcium +12.3%
Contains more Iron +145.2%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +188.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
Contains more Zinc +157.1%
Contains more Copper +50.5%
Contains more Manganese +2907.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +12.3%
Contains more Iron +145.2%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +188.3%
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
Contains more Zinc +157.1%
Contains more Copper +50.5%
Contains more Manganese +2907.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%

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.
Wasabi
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Contains more Vitamin C +20850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +585%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +402.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 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 C +20850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +458.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +585%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +402.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +119.2%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Contains more Fats +271.4%
Contains more Water +19.3%
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 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 +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +119.2%
Contains more Other +102.1%
Contains more Fats +271.4%
Contains more Water +19.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 15.74g 9.74g Wasabi
Protein 4.8g 3.52g Wasabi
Fats 0.63g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 23.54g 10.74g Wasabi
Calories 109kcal 77kcal Wasabi
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g Wasabi
Fiber 7.8g 1g Wasabi
Calcium 128mg 114mg Wasabi
Iron 1.03mg 0.42mg Wasabi
Magnesium 69mg 23mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 80mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 568mg 197mg Wasabi
Sodium 17mg 44mg Wasabi
Zinc 1.62mg 0.63mg Wasabi
Copper 0.155mg 0.103mg Wasabi
Manganese 0.391mg 0.013mg Wasabi
Selenium 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 35IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 41.9mg 0.2mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.039mg Wasabi
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 0.133mg Wasabi
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.04mg Wasabi
Folate 18µg 5µg Wasabi
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hot chocolate
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 Wasabi
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Wasabi
Saturated Fat 1.431g Wasabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wasabi 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
25%
Wasabi
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.