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Baby food vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between baby food and chocolate milk?

  • Baby food is richer than chocolate milk in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, copper, fiber, and vitamin E.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for iron is 591% more.
  • Baby food has 278 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate milk. While baby food has 34.714mg of vitamin B3, chocolate milk has only 0.125mg.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate milk is lower.

We used Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 34% 15% 9% 22% 11% 43% 7.8% 10% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +669.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +554.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +161.7%
Contains more IronIron +19691.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +413.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +485.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +288.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1263.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 9% 1.4% 20% 9.3% 37% 2.3% 18% 9.2% 41% 0.75% 3.8% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6489.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1577.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27671.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +372.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +760%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 ProteinProtein +284.9%
Contains more FatsFats +29.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +609.9%
Contains more OtherOther +312.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1128.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1268.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Chocolate milk DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 0.24mg 591%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0.125mg 216%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.037mg 200%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.162mg 197%
Calcium 733mg 112mg 62%
Selenium 25.9µg 1.9µg 44%
Phosphorus 392mg 101mg 42%
Copper 0.334mg 0.065mg 30%
Fiber 7.5g 0.8g 27%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.07mg 24%
Carbs 73.4g 10.34g 21%
Magnesium 100mg 13mg 21%
Zinc 2.4mg 0.41mg 18%
Protein 12.2g 3.17g 18%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.295mg 16%
Calories 379kcal 83kcal 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.04mg 11%
Folate 43µg 5µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.124g 10%
Potassium 437mg 167mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Saturated fat 0.769g 2.104g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 27µg 3%
Manganese 0.077mg 3%
Sodium 3mg 60mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.9mg 2%
Fats 4.4g 3.39g 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.3µg 1%
Choline 23.2mg 17mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 0.99g 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 9.54g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 9.54g N/A
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 0.135mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 0.3mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.164mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.096mg 0%
Caffeine 0mg 1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Chocolate milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
164%
Baby food
13%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.335g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food 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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.