Cheese vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cheese and chocolate milk
- Chocolate milk contains less calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 than cheese.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 84% higher.
- Chocolate milk contains 15 times less selenium than cheese. Cheese contains 28.5µg of selenium, while chocolate milk contains 1.9µg.
- The amount of sodium in chocolate milk is lower.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of chocolate milk is 45.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +533.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +787.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +350.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +185.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +914.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +164.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
3.17 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
10.34 g
Water:
82.3 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +621.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +882.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +363.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +234.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +122.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
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 | +833.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1046% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 2.104g | 76% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 112mg | 60% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 101mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 1.9µg | 48% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 3.39g | 46% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 3.17g | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 27µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.33µg | 32% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.41mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 12mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 60mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 0.99g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.162mg | 20% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 83kcal | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.124g | 9% |
| Folate | 27µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.065mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 1.3µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 167mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 51IU | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 10.34g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.295mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 9.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 9.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
35%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.763g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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