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Yogurt vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yogurt and Hot chocolate

  • Yogurt has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Hot chocolate has more Copper, Vitamin D, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Yogurt's daily need coverage for Selenium is 13% higher.
  • Hot chocolate contains 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Yogurt. Yogurt contains 0.75µg of Vitamin B12, while Hot chocolate contains 0.49µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Yogurt is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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 +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Selenium +259.3%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +505.9%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Equal in Calcium - 114
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Selenium +259.3%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +505.9%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Equal in Calcium - 114

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.
Yogurt
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +4300%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 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 B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +4300%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +189.5%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +198.3%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Equal in Water - 82.45
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +189.5%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +198.3%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Equal in Water - 82.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1177.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +600%
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1177.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +600%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +6900%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +82.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 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 Galactose +6900%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +82.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 10.19g 3.52g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 3.6g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 59kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0g 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 3.24g 9.66g Yogurt
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 110mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.07mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 11mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 135mg 105mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 36mg 44mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.017mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.009mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 9.7µg 2.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 4IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.182mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.133mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.328mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.04mg Yogurt
Folate 7µg 5µg Yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.49µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 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 5mg 8mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g 0.078g Yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.117g 1.431g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.084g Hot chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.314g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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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