Chocolate milk vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chocolate milk and buttermilk
- The amount of vitamin D and copper in chocolate milk is higher than in buttermilk.
- Buttermilk contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.
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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 | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +380% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +490.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3750% |
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 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.17 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
10.34 g
Water:
82.3 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +285.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +115.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~3.31g
~equal in
Water
~90.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +289.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +275.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.104g | 0.548g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 190mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.011mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 1IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.22µg | 5% |
| Fats | 3.39g | 0.88g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.077mg | 0.002mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 0g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 40kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.34g | 4.79g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.99g | 0.254g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.154mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.033g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.17g | 3.31g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.54g | 4.79g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 116mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 151mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.54g | 4.79g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.125mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Choline | 17mg | 17.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.135mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.164mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.3mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.265mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.164mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.208mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.096mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Caffeine | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.556g)
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.