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Chocolate milk vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chocolate milk and molasses?

  • Chocolate milk is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, yet molasses are richer in manganese, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, and selenium.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 63% higher.
  • Molasses contain less saturated fat.

We used Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Molasses types in this comparison.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1761.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +776.6%
Contains more IronIron +1866.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +649.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1887%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +836.8%

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% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +8000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +644%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1575%

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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +3290%
Contains more WaterWater +276.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +622.7%
Contains more OtherOther +312.5%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2993.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Molasses DV% diff.
Manganese 0.077mg 1.53mg 63%
Iron 0.24mg 4.72mg 56%
Magnesium 13mg 242mg 55%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.67mg 48%
Copper 0.065mg 0.487mg 47%
Potassium 167mg 1464mg 38%
Selenium 1.9µg 17.8µg 29%
Carbs 10.34g 74.73g 21%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.002mg 12%
Calories 83kcal 290kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.804mg 10%
Phosphorus 101mg 31mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.104g 0.018g 9%
Calcium 112mg 205mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Protein 3.17g 0g 6%
Fats 3.39g 0.1g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0.93mg 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 0.032g 2%
Sodium 60mg 37mg 1%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.29mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Choline 17mg 13.3mg 1%
Net carbs 9.54g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 9.54g 74.72g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.041mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.135mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 0.3mg 0%
Lysine 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0%
Valine 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0%
Caffeine 1mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate milk Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.086g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.