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Chocolate milk vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate milk and mixed nuts different?

  • Mixed nuts have more copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, and zinc than chocolate milk.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for mixed nuts is 94% higher.
  • Mixed nuts have a lower glycemic index (24) than chocolate milk (45).

Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added are the varieties used in this article.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1661.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +278.4%
Contains more IronIron +987.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1295.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +719.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +351.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2549.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1684.2%
~equal in Calcium ~117mg

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11071.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +410.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6067.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +780%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1800%
Contains more FolateFolate +1560%
Contains more CholineCholine +205.9%

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more WaterWater +3856.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +532.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1491.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.6%
Contains more OtherOther +260%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2777.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11683.9%

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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 14.612g 97%
Copper 0.065mg 0.907mg 94%
Manganese 0.077mg 2.04mg 85%
Fats 3.39g 53.95g 78%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 28.488g 69%
Selenium 1.9µg 33.9µg 58%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 7.82mg 52%
Magnesium 13mg 229mg 51%
Phosphorus 101mg 456mg 51%
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 7.709mg 47%
Protein 3.17g 20.04g 34%
Saturated fat 2.104g 8.711g 30%
Iron 0.24mg 2.61mg 30%
Zinc 0.41mg 3.36mg 27%
Calories 83kcal 607kcal 26%
Fiber 0.8g 7g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.352mg 24%
Folate 5µg 83µg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 1.14mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Potassium 167mg 632mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.189mg 13%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Choline 17mg 52mg 6%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.7µg 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Carbs 10.34g 21.05g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.196mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Sodium 60mg 5mg 2%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Calcium 112mg 117mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 9.54g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 9.54g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.135mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.3mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.265mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.208mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0.572mg 0%
Caffeine 1mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate milk Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.607g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.