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Chocolate milk vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chocolate milk and potato chips

  • The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin K, iron, and fiber in potato chips is higher than in chocolate milk.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 60% more than chocolate milk.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chocolate milk is lower.
  • Chocolate milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate milk is 45, while the glycemic index of potato chips is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +415.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +663.5%
Contains more IronIron +579.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +370.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +471.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.3%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2961.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +120.6%

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +4231.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.8%
Contains more FatsFats +920.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +411.6%
Contains more OtherOther +350%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +893.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9714.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 12.17g 80%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 9.11mg 60%
Fats 3.39g 34.6g 48%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.66mg 48%
Saturated fat 2.104g 10.96g 40%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 31.1mg 34%
Potassium 167mg 1275mg 33%
Copper 0.065mg 0.306mg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 3.827mg 23%
Calories 83kcal 536kcal 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 9.84g 22%
Histidine 0.096mg 153mg 22%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 22.1µg 18%
Iron 0.24mg 1.63mg 17%
Manganese 0.077mg 0.44mg 16%
Fiber 0.8g 4.8g 16%
Carbs 10.34g 52.9g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Magnesium 13mg 67mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.167mg 11%
Selenium 1.9µg 8.1µg 11%
Folate 5µg 45µg 10%
Phosphorus 101mg 165mg 9%
Calcium 112mg 24mg 9%
Protein 3.17g 7g 8%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Zinc 0.41mg 1.09mg 6%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Choline 17mg 37.5mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.197mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.402mg 2%
Sodium 60mg 8mg 2%
Net carbs 9.54g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 9.54g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.135mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.3mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.265mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.208mg 0.392mg 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 Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.856g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.