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Chocolate milk vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate milk and Whey?

  • Whey has less Phosphorus, Copper, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat than Chocolate milk.
  • Whey contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Whey, sweet, fluid types in this comparison.

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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.
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
8
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains more Calcium +138.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Copper +1525%
Contains more Manganese +7600%
Equal in Potassium - 161
Equal in Sodium - 54
Equal in Selenium - 1.9
Chocolate milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +138.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Copper +1525%
Contains more Manganese +7600%
Equal in Potassium - 161
Equal in Sodium - 54
Equal in Selenium - 1.9

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.
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
11
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158
Chocolate milk
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
4
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains more Protein +272.9%
Contains more Fats +841.7%
Contains more Carbs +101.2%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Chocolate milk
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +272.9%
Contains more Fats +841.7%
Contains more Carbs +101.2%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Water +13.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
2
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1
Whey
Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +890%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1027.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Chocolate milk
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +890%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1027.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate milk Whey
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Whey Opinion
Net carbs 9.54g 5.14g Chocolate milk
Protein 3.17g 0.85g Chocolate milk
Fats 3.39g 0.36g Chocolate milk
Carbs 10.34g 5.14g Chocolate milk
Calories 83kcal 27kcal Chocolate milk
Sugar 9.54g 5.14g Whey
Fiber 0.8g 0g Chocolate milk
Calcium 112mg 47mg Chocolate milk
Iron 0.24mg 0.06mg Chocolate milk
Magnesium 13mg 8mg Chocolate milk
Phosphorus 101mg 46mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 167mg 161mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 60mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 0.41mg 0.13mg Chocolate milk
Copper 0.065mg 0.004mg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.077mg 0.001mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 1.9µg 1.9µg
Vitamin A 98IU 12IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.036mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.158mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0.074mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.031mg Chocolate milk
Folate 5µg 1µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.28µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.013mg Chocolate milk
Threonine 0.135mg 0.054mg Chocolate milk
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0.047mg Chocolate milk
Leucine 0.3mg 0.078mg Chocolate milk
Lysine 0.265mg 0.068mg Chocolate milk
Methionine 0.083mg 0.016mg Chocolate milk
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0.027mg Chocolate milk
Valine 0.208mg 0.046mg Chocolate milk
Histidine 0.096mg 0.016mg Chocolate milk
Cholesterol 12mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 2.104g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 0.1g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.011g Chocolate milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate milk Whey
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
14%
Chocolate milk
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.874g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk 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. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/nutrients
  2. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.