Chocolate milk vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chocolate milk and dulce de Leche?
- Chocolate milk is higher in vitamin D and copper, yet dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 19% more.
- Chocolate milk has 16 times more copper than dulce de Leche. While chocolate milk has 0.065mg of copper, dulce de Leche has only 0.004mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chocolate milk is lower.
We used Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Dulce de Leche 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 IronIron | +41.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1525% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3750% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +69.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +124.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +174.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +333.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +424.1% |
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:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +186.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +435.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.8% |
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
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +116.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +202.4% |
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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| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.405mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 10.34g | 55.35g | 15% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 251mg | 14% |
| Choline | 17mg | 89.1mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 193mg | 13% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 315kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.835mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.104g | 4.534g | 11% |
| Protein | 3.17g | 6.84g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.004mg | 7% |
| Fats | 3.39g | 7.35g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 6IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.2µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 29mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 350mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 74µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 0g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.79mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 129mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.99g | 2.143g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.077mg | 0.002mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.375g | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 2.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.125mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 2.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.31µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.54g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.54g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
| Caffeine | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | 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
13%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)