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Chocolate milk vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate milk and Milkshake

  • The amount of Vitamin B12 in Milkshake is higher than in Chocolate milk.
  • The amount of Sugar in Chocolate milk is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.

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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 +140%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.9%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Potassium - 183
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
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 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.9%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Potassium - 183
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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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Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 91
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042
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 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 91
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Equal in Water - 74.45
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Equal in Water - 74.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.113
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.113

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Milkshake Opinion
Net carbs 9.54g 17.75g Milkshake
Protein 3.17g 3.86g Milkshake
Fats 3.39g 3.03g Chocolate milk
Carbs 10.34g 17.75g Milkshake
Calories 83kcal 112kcal Milkshake
Sugar 9.54g 17.75g Chocolate milk
Fiber 0.8g 0g Chocolate milk
Calcium 112mg 146mg Milkshake
Iron 0.24mg 0.1mg Chocolate milk
Magnesium 13mg 12mg Chocolate milk
Phosphorus 101mg 115mg Milkshake
Potassium 167mg 183mg Milkshake
Sodium 60mg 95mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 0.41mg 0.39mg Chocolate milk
Copper 0.065mg 0.051mg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.077mg 0.014mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 1.9µg 2.3µg Milkshake
Vitamin A 98IU 91IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 25µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.05mg 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 0.03mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.195mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0.146mg Milkshake
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.368mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.042mg Milkshake
Folate 5µg 7µg Milkshake
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.52µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg Chocolate milk
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.054mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.135mg 0.174mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0.234mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.3mg 0.378mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.265mg 0.306mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.083mg 0.097mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0.186mg Milkshake
Valine 0.208mg 0.258mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.096mg 0.105mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 12mg 12mg
Saturated Fat 2.104g 1.886g Milkshake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 0.875g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.113g Chocolate milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate milk Milkshake
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
17%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (12 mg)
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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.