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Cheddar Cheese vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheddar Cheese and Chocolate milk

  • Chocolate milk contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 84% higher.
  • Chocolate milk contains 15 times less Selenium than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese contains 28.5µg of Selenium, while Chocolate milk contains 1.9µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate milk is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 +533.9%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +350.5%
Contains more Zinc +787.8%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +119.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +185.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Contains more Calcium +533.9%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +350.5%
Contains more Zinc +787.8%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +119.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Contains more Manganese +185.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1167.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 39% 3% 10% 38% 3% 18% 10% 4% 42% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1167.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +621.5%
Contains more Fats +882.6%
Contains more Other +363.8%
Contains more Carbs +234.6%
Contains more Water +122.3%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +621.5%
Contains more Fats +882.6%
Contains more Other +363.8%
Contains more Carbs +234.6%
Contains more Water +122.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +833.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1046%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +833.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1046%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Chocolate milk Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 9.54g Chocolate milk
Protein 22.87g 3.17g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 3.39g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 10.34g Chocolate milk
Calories 404kcal 83kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 9.54g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 0.8g Chocolate milk
Calcium 710mg 112mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.24mg Chocolate milk
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 101mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 167mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 653mg 60mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 3.64mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.065mg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.027mg 0.077mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 28.5µg 1.9µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 98IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.07mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.037mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.162mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.125mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.295mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.04mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.33µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.041mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.135mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.164mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.3mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.265mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.083mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.164mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.208mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.096mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 12mg Chocolate milk
Trans Fat 0.917g Chocolate milk
Saturated Fat 18.867g 2.104g Chocolate milk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.99g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.124g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

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Cheddar Cheese Chocolate milk
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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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
14%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.763g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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