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Chocolate milk vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate milk and Milk

  • Chocolate milk has more Copper, however, Milk has more Vitamin B12.
  • Milk is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +11.3%
Contains more Copper +550%
Contains more Manganese +2466.7%
Contains more Calcium +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Selenium +73.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 95
Equal in Zinc - 0.42
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 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +11.3%
Contains more Copper +550%
Contains more Manganese +2466.7%
Contains more Calcium +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Selenium +73.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 95
Equal in Zinc - 0.42

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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Milk
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037
Equal in Folate - 5
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 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.037
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +249.5%
Contains more Carbs +107.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.37
Equal in Water - 89.92
Equal in Other - 0.75
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Fats +249.5%
Contains more Carbs +107.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.37
Equal in Water - 89.92
Equal in Other - 0.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%

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 Milk
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 Milk Opinion
Net carbs 9.54g 4.99g Chocolate milk
Protein 3.17g 3.37g Milk
Fats 3.39g 0.97g Chocolate milk
Carbs 10.34g 4.99g Chocolate milk
Calories 83kcal 42kcal Chocolate milk
Sugar 9.54g 5.2g Milk
Fiber 0.8g 0g Chocolate milk
Calcium 112mg 125mg Milk
Iron 0.24mg 0.03mg Chocolate milk
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Chocolate milk
Phosphorus 101mg 95mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 167mg 150mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 60mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 0.41mg 0.42mg Milk
Copper 0.065mg 0.01mg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.077mg 0.003mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 1.9µg 3.3µg Milk
Vitamin A 98IU 196IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.01mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 51IU 48IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.2µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.02mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.185mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0.093mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.361mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.037mg Chocolate milk
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Chocolate milk
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 0.135mg 0.143mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0.174mg Milk
Leucine 0.3mg 0.319mg Milk
Lysine 0.265mg 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.083mg 0.088mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0.174mg Milk
Valine 0.208mg 0.22mg Milk
Histidine 0.096mg 0.101mg Milk
Cholesterol 12mg 5mg Milk
Saturated Fat 2.104g 0.633g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 0.277g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.035g Chocolate milk
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate milk Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.