Chocolate milk vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chocolate milk and chocolate
- Chocolate milk has more vitamin B2; however, chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 107% higher.
- Chocolate has 3 times less vitamin B2 than chocolate milk. Chocolate milk has 0.162mg of vitamin B2, while chocolate has 0.05mg.
- Chocolate milk is lower in saturated fat.
- Chocolate milk has a higher glycemic index than chocolate.
Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1023.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +234.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3241.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1481.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +390.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1742.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +224% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +671.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2600% |
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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +8384.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +822.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +491.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.5% |
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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +863.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +780.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 1.028mg | 107% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 8.02mg | 97% |
| Saturated fat | 2.104g | 18.519g | 75% |
| Manganese | 0.077mg | 1.419mg | 58% |
| Fats | 3.39g | 31.28g | 43% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 146mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 7g | 25% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 546kcal | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.99g | 9.54g | 21% |
| Carbs | 10.34g | 61.17g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 206mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 2.01mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 559mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 1mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 112mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 1.092g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.23µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.125mg | 0.725mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.17g | 4.88g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Choline | 17mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.54g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.54g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.415g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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