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Chocolate milk vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate milk and Cucumber?

  • Chocolate milk is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Chocolate milk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 14% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cucumber is lower.

We used Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Cucumber, with peel, raw types in this article.

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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 Calcium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +320.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Copper +58.5%
Contains more Selenium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Manganese - 0.079
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +320.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Copper +58.5%
Contains more Selenium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Manganese - 0.079

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.1%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +5366.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 105
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.1%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin K +5366.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 105
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +387.7%
Contains more Fats +2981.8%
Contains more Carbs +184.8%
Contains more Other +110.5%
Contains more Water +15.7%
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +387.7%
Contains more Fats +2981.8%
Contains more Carbs +184.8%
Contains more Other +110.5%
Contains more Water +15.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

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 Cucumber
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 9.54g 3.13g Chocolate milk
Protein 3.17g 0.65g Chocolate milk
Fats 3.39g 0.11g Chocolate milk
Carbs 10.34g 3.63g Chocolate milk
Calories 83kcal 15kcal Chocolate milk
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 9.54g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 0.8g 0.5g Chocolate milk
Calcium 112mg 16mg Chocolate milk
Iron 0.24mg 0.28mg Cucumber
Magnesium 13mg 13mg
Phosphorus 101mg 24mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 167mg 147mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 60mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.41mg 0.2mg Chocolate milk
Copper 0.065mg 0.041mg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.077mg 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 1.9µg 0.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin A 98IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 5µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.03mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.027mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.033mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0.098mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.259mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.04mg
Folate 5µg 7µg Cucumber
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 0.3µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.005mg Chocolate milk
Threonine 0.135mg 0.019mg Chocolate milk
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0.021mg Chocolate milk
Leucine 0.3mg 0.029mg Chocolate milk
Lysine 0.265mg 0.029mg Chocolate milk
Methionine 0.083mg 0.006mg Chocolate milk
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0.019mg Chocolate milk
Valine 0.208mg 0.022mg Chocolate milk
Histidine 0.096mg 0.01mg Chocolate milk
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 2.104g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 0.005g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.032g Chocolate milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate milk Cucumber
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
14%
Chocolate milk
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk 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
  2. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.