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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.
  • Milkshake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milkshake is 27, while the glycemic index of chocolate milk is 45.

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.
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 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
~equal in Potassium ~183mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.39mg

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% 9% 1.4% 20% 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 0% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
~equal in Vitamin A ~25µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~1.2µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.042mg

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
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 FatsFats +11.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.8%
~equal in Water ~74.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.113g

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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.52µg 8%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.195mg 3%
Calcium 112mg 146mg 3%
Manganese 0.077mg 0.014mg 3%
Phosphorus 101mg 115mg 2%
Iron 0.24mg 0.1mg 2%
Copper 0.065mg 0.051mg 2%
Carbs 10.34g 17.75g 2%
Sodium 60mg 95mg 2%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.2µg 1%
Calories 83kcal 112kcal 1%
Protein 3.17g 3.86g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.368mg 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Saturated fat 2.104g 1.886g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.03mg 1%
Selenium 1.9µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Fats 3.39g 3.03g 1%
Net carbs 9.54g 17.75g N/A
Cholesterol 12mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin D 51IU 48IU 0%
Magnesium 13mg 12mg 0%
Potassium 167mg 183mg 0%
Sugar 9.54g 17.75g N/A
Zinc 0.41mg 0.39mg 0%
Vitamin A 27µg 25µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0.146mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.042mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.2µg 0%
Choline 17mg 14.3mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 0.875g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.113g 0%
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.135mg 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.3mg 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.265mg 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.208mg 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0.105mg 0%
Caffeine 1mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate milk Milkshake
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
13%
Chocolate milk
15%
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.