Milk vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Milk and Chocolate
- Milk has more Vitamin B2, however, Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 113% higher.
- Chocolate has 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Milk. Milk has 0.185mg of Vitamin B2, while Chocolate has 0.05mg.
- Milk is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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.
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Calcium
+123.2%
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Iron
+26633.3%
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Magnesium
+1227.3%
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Phosphorus
+116.8%
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Potassium
+272.7%
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Sodium
-45.5%
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Zinc
+378.6%
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Copper
+10180%
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Manganese
+47200%
Equal in Selenium - 3
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Calcium
+123.2%
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Iron
+26633.3%
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Magnesium
+1227.3%
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Phosphorus
+116.8%
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Potassium
+272.7%
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Sodium
-45.5%
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Zinc
+378.6%
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Copper
+10180%
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Manganese
+47200%
Equal in Selenium - 3
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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Vitamin A
+292%
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Vitamin B2
+270%
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Vitamin B5
+21.5%
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Vitamin B12
+104.3%
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Vitamin E
+5300%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B3
+679.6%
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Vitamin B6
+13.5%
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Vitamin K
+8000%
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Vitamin A
+292%
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Vitamin B2
+270%
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Vitamin B5
+21.5%
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Vitamin B12
+104.3%
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Vitamin E
+5300%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B3
+679.6%
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Vitamin B6
+13.5%
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Vitamin K
+8000%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+9170.1%
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Protein
+44.8%
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Fats
+3124.7%
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Carbs
+1125.9%
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+126.7%
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+9170.1%
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+44.8%
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+3124.7%
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+1125.9%
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+126.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-96.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3344%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3020%
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Saturated Fat
-96.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3344%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+3020%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lactose
+215.2%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Lactose
+215.2%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.99g | 54.17g |
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| Protein | 3.37g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 0.97g | 31.28g |
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| Carbs | 4.99g | 61.17g |
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| Calories | 42kcal | 546kcal |
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| Sugar | 5.2g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 7g |
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| Calcium | 125mg | 56mg |
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| Iron | 0.03mg | 8.02mg |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 146mg |
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| Phosphorus | 95mg | 206mg |
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| Potassium | 150mg | 559mg |
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| Sodium | 44mg | 24mg |
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 2.01mg |
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| Copper | 0.01mg | 1.028mg |
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| Manganese | 0.003mg | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 3.3µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 196IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 58µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.54mg |
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| Vitamin D | 48IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.042mg |
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| Folate | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 8.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.043mg |
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| Threonine | 0.143mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.174mg |
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| Leucine | 0.319mg |
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| Lysine | 0.282mg |
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| Methionine | 0.088mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg |
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| Valine | 0.22mg |
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| Histidine | 0.101mg |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 8mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.112g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.633g | 18.519g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.277g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 1.092g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | 0.947g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | 0.085g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs 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
16%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.7g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.886g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.