Chocolate milk vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chocolate milk and lettuce
- Chocolate milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin D, and calcium; however, lettuce is higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and iron.
- Lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 146% more than chocolate milk.
- Lettuce has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of chocolate milk is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.
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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 | +211.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +248.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +216.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +258.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +224.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +922.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1270.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +89.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +660% |
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:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2160% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +260.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
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
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 126.3µg | 105% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 370µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 9.2mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.104g | 0.02g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.86mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 36mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.077mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
| Folate | 5µg | 38µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Fats | 3.39g | 0.15g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.029mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.17g | 1.36g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.134mg | 3% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 15kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.99g | 0.006g | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.34g | 2.87g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.125mg | 0.375mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 0.6µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.43g | 1% | |
| Choline | 17mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 194mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.54g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.54g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.135mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.164mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.3mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.265mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.164mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.208mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.096mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Caffeine | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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