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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 RAE 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.
Whey
Whey
0
:
10
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Calcium +142.6%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Zinc +384.6%
Contains more Copper +2475%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Hot chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +142.6%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +187.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -18.5%
Contains more Zinc +384.6%
Contains more Copper +2475%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Whey
Whey
1
:
11
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039
Whey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Hot chocolate
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 B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.039

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
1
:
4
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Protein +314.1%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Carbs +108.9%
Contains more Other +79.2%
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Hot chocolate
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 +12.9%
Contains more Protein +314.1%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Carbs +108.9%
Contains more Other +79.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
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2
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +577%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +663.6%
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Hot chocolate
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +577%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Whey Hot chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 0.85g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 0.36g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 5.14g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 27kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 5.14g 9.66g Whey
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 47mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.06mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 8mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 46mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 161mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 54mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.13mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.004mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.001mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 1.9µg 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 12IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.328mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.04mg Hot chocolate
Folate 1µg 5µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.054mg 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.078mg 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.068mg 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.016mg 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.046mg 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.016mg 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 2mg 8mg Whey
Trans Fat 0.078g Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 1.431g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.084g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.52g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.