Whey vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Whey and Hot chocolate different?
- Hot chocolate has more Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin A than Whey.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Hot chocolate is 11% higher.
- Whey has less Sugar.
Whey, sweet, fluid and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2475% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +384.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +314.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +550% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +108.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +577% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +663.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 27kcal | 77kcal |
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| Protein | 0.85g | 3.52g |
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| Fats | 0.36g | 2.34g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.14g | 9.74g |
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| Carbs | 5.14g | 10.74g |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 45IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 114mg |
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| Potassium | 161mg | 197mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.42mg |
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| Sugar | 5.14g | 9.66g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.103mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 46mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 44mg |
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| Vitamin A | 12IU | 176IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 51µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 1.9µg | 2.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.182mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 0.328mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.078g |
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| Choline | 16mg | 15.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.23g | 1.431g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 0.677g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.084g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.037mg |
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| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.095mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0.169mg |
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| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0.305mg |
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| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0.215mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.076mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.15mg |
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| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.201mg |
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| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.067mg |
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| Fructose | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
9%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins