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Cereal vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cereal and Chocolate milk

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Manganese in Cereal is higher than in Chocolate milk.
  • Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 521% more than Chocolate milk.
  • Chocolate milk has 237 times less Vitamin B3 than Cereal. Cereal has 29.62mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate milk has 0.125mg.
  • Chocolate milk contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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 Iron +14091.7%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +1753.7%
Contains more Copper +110.8%
Contains more Manganese +926%
Contains more Selenium +231.6%
Contains more Calcium +1020%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.2%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Contains more Iron +14091.7%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +1753.7%
Contains more Copper +110.8%
Contains more Manganese +926%
Contains more Selenium +231.6%
Contains more Calcium +1020%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.2%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%

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.
Cereal
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Contains more Vitamin A +2749%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16894.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23596%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14865%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
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 +2749%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16894.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23596%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14865%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +91.2%
Contains more Carbs +739.9%
Contains more Other +178.8%
Contains more Fats +213.9%
Contains more Water +2077.2%
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 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 +91.2%
Contains more Carbs +739.9%
Contains more Other +178.8%
Contains more Fats +213.9%
Contains more Water +2077.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.3%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Chocolate milk Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 9.54g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 3.17g Cereal
Fats 1.08g 3.39g Chocolate milk
Carbs 86.85g 10.34g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 83kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g 9.54g Chocolate milk
Fiber 1.4g 0.8g Cereal
Calcium 10mg 112mg Chocolate milk
Iron 34.06mg 0.24mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Cereal
Phosphorus 77mg 101mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 105mg 167mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 795mg 60mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 7.6mg 0.41mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.065mg Cereal
Manganese 0.79mg 0.077mg Cereal
Selenium 6.3µg 1.9µg Cereal
Vitamin A 2792IU 98IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 27µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.07mg Cereal
Vitamin D 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0.9mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.037mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.162mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 0.125mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.295mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.04mg Cereal
Folate 5µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Chocolate milk
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.041mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg 0.135mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.164mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg 0.3mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg 0.265mg Chocolate milk
Methionine 0.13mg 0.083mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0.164mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg 0.208mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg 0.096mg Cereal
Cholesterol 12mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 2.104g Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 0.99g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 0.124g Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cereal Chocolate milk
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
393%
Cereal
14%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 735mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.844g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal
Cereal 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.

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

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.