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Caramel vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caramel and Chocolate milk?

  • Caramel is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Chocolate milk is richer in Vitamin D, and Copper.
  • Caramel has 4 times more Sodium than Chocolate milk. Caramel has 245mg of Sodium, while Chocolate milk has 60mg.

We used Candies, caramels and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +30.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +261.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg
~equal in Selenium ~1.9µg

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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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% 5.9% 1.4% 39% 9.3% 37% 2.3% 18% 9.2% 41% 0.75% 3.8% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more CholineCholine +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.33µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +45.1%
Contains more FatsFats +138.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +644.7%
Contains more OtherOther +125%
Contains more WaterWater +868.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2704.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Chocolate milk Opinion
Calories 382kcal 83kcal Caramel
Protein 4.6g 3.17g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 3.39g Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.9mg Chocolate milk
Net carbs 77g 9.54g Caramel
Carbs 77g 10.34g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 12mg Caramel
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU Chocolate milk
Magnesium 17mg 13mg Caramel
Calcium 138mg 112mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 167mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.24mg Chocolate milk
Sugar 65.5g 9.54g Chocolate milk
Fiber 0g 0.8g Chocolate milk
Copper 0.018mg 0.065mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 0.44mg 0.41mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 101mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 60mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin A 42IU 98IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A 12µg 27µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.07mg Caramel
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.011mg 0.077mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 1.8µg 1.9µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.037mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.162mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.125mg Caramel
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.295mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.04mg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.33µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg Caramel
Folate 4µg 5µg Chocolate milk
Choline 8mg 17mg Chocolate milk
Saturated Fat 2.476g 2.104g Chocolate milk
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.99g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.124g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.041mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg 0.135mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.164mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg 0.3mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg 0.265mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.083mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.164mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg 0.208mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg 0.096mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
15%
Caramel
14%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.