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Chocolate milk vs. Rum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chocolate milk and rum

  • Chocolate milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B5 than rum.
  • Chocolate milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 14% more.
  • Rum contains less saturated fat.
  • Chocolate milk has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate milk is 45, while the glycemic index of rum is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof.

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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%
Rum
Rum
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 4.5% 17% 1.9% 2.1% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8250%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains more ZincZinc +485.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1920%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +327.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%

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%
Rum
Rum
0
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% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
Rum
Rum
1
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.6%
Contains more OtherOther +4075%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Rum DV% diff.
Phosphorus 101mg 5mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0mg 12%
Calcium 112mg 0mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.104g 0g 10%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Calories 83kcal 231kcal 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0mg 6%
Protein 3.17g 0g 6%
Potassium 167mg 2mg 5%
Fats 3.39g 0g 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Choline 17mg 0mg 3%
Manganese 0.077mg 0.018mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0mg 3%
Selenium 1.9µg 0µg 3%
Sodium 60mg 1mg 3%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.07mg 3%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Magnesium 13mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 10.34g 0g 3%
Copper 0.065mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.008mg 2%
Iron 0.24mg 0.12mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 0g 2%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0mg 1%
Folate 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 9.54g 0g N/A
Sugar 9.54g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.135mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.265mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.083mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.208mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0mg 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 Rum
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
0%
Rum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
3%
Rum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rum
Rum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rum
Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rum
Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rum
Rum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rum
Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Rum
Rum is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.