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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.
  • Chocolate milk has less saturated Fat.
  • 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% 5.9% 1.4% 39% 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% 0.18% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3166.7%
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 Opinion
Calories 83kcal 607kcal Mixed nuts
Protein 3.17g 20.04g Mixed nuts
Fats 3.39g 53.95g Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.5mg Chocolate milk
Net carbs 9.54g 14.05g Mixed nuts
Carbs 10.34g 21.05g Mixed nuts
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Chocolate milk
Magnesium 13mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Calcium 112mg 117mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 167mg 632mg Mixed nuts
Iron 0.24mg 2.61mg Mixed nuts
Sugar 9.54g 4.15g Mixed nuts
Fiber 0.8g 7g Mixed nuts
Copper 0.065mg 0.907mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 0.41mg 3.36mg Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 101mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 60mg 5mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 98IU 3IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.077mg 2.04mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 1.9µg 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.189mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.196mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.352mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Folate 5µg 83µg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Chocolate milk
Choline 17mg 52mg Mixed nuts
Saturated Fat 2.104g 8.711g Chocolate milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 28.488g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 14.612g Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.135mg 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 0.3mg 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.265mg 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.083mg 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 0.208mg 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.096mg 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts

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
14%
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.