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Chocolate milk vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chocolate milk and Porridge

  • Chocolate milk has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, however, Porridge is higher in Iron.
  • Porridge covers your daily Iron needs 44% more than Chocolate milk.
  • Porridge has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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.
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
7
:
3
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Calcium +28.7%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +573.3%
Contains more Potassium +943.8%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Iron +1458.3%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Selenium +47.4%
Chocolate milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Porridge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Calcium +28.7%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +573.3%
Contains more Potassium +943.8%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Iron +1458.3%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Selenium +47.4%

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.
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
9
:
3
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +548%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316%
Contains more Folate +140%
Chocolate milk
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%
Porridge
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +548%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +316%
Contains more Folate +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
3
:
2
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Protein +120.1%
Contains more Fats +1514.3%
Contains more Other +263.6%
Equal in Carbs - 10.52
Equal in Water - 87.61
Chocolate milk
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Porridge
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +120.1%
Contains more Fats +1514.3%
Contains more Other +263.6%
Equal in Carbs - 10.52
Equal in Water - 87.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
2
:
1
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3435.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.114
Chocolate milk
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Porridge
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3435.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.114

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 9.54g 10.02g Porridge
Protein 3.17g 1.44g Chocolate milk
Fats 3.39g 0.21g Chocolate milk
Carbs 10.34g 10.52g Porridge
Calories 83kcal 50kcal Chocolate milk
Sugar 9.54g 0.03g Porridge
Fiber 0.8g 0.5g Chocolate milk
Calcium 112mg 87mg Chocolate milk
Iron 0.24mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 13mg 5mg Chocolate milk
Phosphorus 101mg 15mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 167mg 16mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 60mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 0.41mg 0.13mg Chocolate milk
Copper 0.065mg 0.04mg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.077mg 0mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 1.9µg 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin A 98IU 0IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.02mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.055mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.025mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0.52mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.071mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.013mg Chocolate milk
Folate 5µg 12µg Porridge
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Chocolate milk
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.02mg Chocolate milk
Threonine 0.135mg 0.045mg Chocolate milk
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0.063mg Chocolate milk
Leucine 0.3mg 0.11mg Chocolate milk
Lysine 0.265mg 0.037mg Chocolate milk
Methionine 0.083mg 0.027mg Chocolate milk
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0.078mg Chocolate milk
Valine 0.208mg 0.07mg Chocolate milk
Histidine 0.096mg 0.033mg Chocolate milk
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 2.104g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 0.028g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.114g Chocolate milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate milk Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.071g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in minerals
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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.