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Chocolate milk vs. Gatorade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chocolate milk and gatorade

  • Chocolate milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin D, and copper than gatorade.
  • Chocolate milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 14% more.
  • Gatorade contains less saturated Fat.
  • Gatorade has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gatorade is 89, while the glycemic index of chocolate milk is 45.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink..

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 34% 15% 9% 22% 11% 43% 7.8% 10% 10%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 1.3% 1.9% 2% 0.27% 4.3% 5.1% 1.7% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1013.3%
Contains more IronIron +380%
Contains more CopperCopper +983.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +910%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +492.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 5.9% 1.4% 39% 9.3% 37% 2.3% 18% 9.2% 41% 0.75% 3.8% 9.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 0% 4.1% 3.3% 5.1% 0% 0.5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +436.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
6% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 93.38 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.8%
Contains more OtherOther +321.1%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Gatorade Opinion
Calories 83kcal 26kcal Chocolate milk
Protein 3.17g 0g Chocolate milk
Fats 3.39g 0g Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.4mg Chocolate milk
Net carbs 9.54g 6.43g Chocolate milk
Carbs 10.34g 6.43g Chocolate milk
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Gatorade
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Chocolate milk
Magnesium 13mg 0mg Chocolate milk
Calcium 112mg 1mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 167mg 15mg Chocolate milk
Iron 0.24mg 0.05mg Chocolate milk
Sugar 9.54g 5.24g Gatorade
Fiber 0.8g 0g Chocolate milk
Copper 0.065mg 0.006mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 0.41mg 0.01mg Chocolate milk
Phosphorus 101mg 10mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 60mg 39mg Gatorade
Vitamin A 98IU 0IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.077mg 0.013mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 1.9µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.011mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0.22mg Gatorade
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.055mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.022mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg Chocolate milk
Folate 5µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Choline 17mg 0mg Chocolate milk
Saturated Fat 2.104g 0g Gatorade
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 0g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0g Chocolate milk
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
Fructose 1.82g Gatorade

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate milk Gatorade
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Gatorade
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
2%
Gatorade

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gatorade
Gatorade is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gatorade
Gatorade is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gatorade
Gatorade contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gatorade
Gatorade is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.104g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gatorade
Gatorade is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Gatorade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173660/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.