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Chocolate milk vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chocolate milk and American cheese

  • Chocolate milk has less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 93% more than chocolate milk.
  • Chocolate milk has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate milk is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +833%
Contains more IronIron +162.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +507.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +534.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +963.2%

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 3% 9% 1.4% 20% 9.3% 37% 2.3% 18% 9.2% 41% 0.75% 3.8% 9.3%
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 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +825.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +112.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +179.5%
Contains more WaterWater +107.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +471.9%
Contains more FatsFats +837.8%
Contains more OtherOther +746.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +731.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +937.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 112mg 1045mg 93%
Phosphorus 101mg 641mg 77%
Saturated fat 2.104g 18.057g 73%
Sodium 60mg 1671mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 1.5µg 49%
Fats 3.39g 31.79g 44%
Selenium 1.9µg 20.2µg 33%
Protein 3.17g 18.13g 30%
Cholesterol 12mg 100mg 29%
Vitamin A 27µg 250µg 25%
Zinc 0.41mg 2.49mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 8.236g 18%
Calories 83kcal 371kcal 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 1.286g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.234mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.8mg 5%
Iron 0.24mg 0.63mg 5%
Vitamin D 51IU 23IU 4%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.6µg 4%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Choline 17mg 36.2mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.6µg 2%
Manganese 0.077mg 0.041mg 2%
Carbs 10.34g 3.7g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.015mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.403mg 2%
Copper 0.065mg 0.046mg 2%
Folate 5µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.054mg 1%
Potassium 167mg 132mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 9.54g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 9.54g 2.26g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0.076mg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.135mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.3mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.265mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.208mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0.546mg 0%
Caffeine 1mg 0mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate milk American cheese
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
13%
Chocolate milk
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1611mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese 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. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.