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Chocolate milk vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate milk and Currant?

  • Chocolate milk is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, and Calcium, yet Currant is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 45% higher.
  • Currant contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Currants, red and white, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
4
:
5
Currant
Currant
Contains more Calcium +239.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.5%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +316.7%
Contains more Potassium +64.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Manganese +141.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Chocolate milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Currant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +239.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.5%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +316.7%
Contains more Potassium +64.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +64.6%
Contains more Manganese +141.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 13

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.
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
6
:
6
Currant
Currant
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +4455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Chocolate milk
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%
Currant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +4455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +3566.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
3
:
2
Currant
Currant
Contains more Protein +126.4%
Contains more Fats +1595%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Contains more Carbs +33.5%
Equal in Water - 83.95
Chocolate milk
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Currant
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +126.4%
Contains more Fats +1595%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Contains more Carbs +33.5%
Equal in Water - 83.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
2
:
1
Currant
Currant
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3435.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Chocolate milk
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Currant
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3435.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

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 Currant
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Currant Opinion
Net carbs 9.54g 9.5g Chocolate milk
Protein 3.17g 1.4g Chocolate milk
Fats 3.39g 0.2g Chocolate milk
Carbs 10.34g 13.8g Currant
Calories 83kcal 56kcal Chocolate milk
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 9.54g 7.37g Currant
Fiber 0.8g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 112mg 33mg Chocolate milk
Iron 0.24mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 13mg 13mg
Phosphorus 101mg 44mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 167mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 60mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 0.41mg 0.23mg Chocolate milk
Copper 0.065mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.077mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 1.9µg 0.6µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin A 98IU 42IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 2µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.9mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.04mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.05mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0.1mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.064mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.07mg Currant
Folate 5µg 8µg Currant
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 0.3µg 11µg Currant
Tryptophan 0.041mg Chocolate milk
Threonine 0.135mg Chocolate milk
Isoleucine 0.164mg Chocolate milk
Leucine 0.3mg Chocolate milk
Lysine 0.265mg Chocolate milk
Methionine 0.083mg Chocolate milk
Phenylalanine 0.164mg Chocolate milk
Valine 0.208mg Chocolate milk
Histidine 0.096mg Chocolate milk
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Currant
Saturated Fat 2.104g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 0.028g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.088g Chocolate milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate milk Currant
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
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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.
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.