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Chocolate milk vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chocolate milk and spread?

  • Chocolate milk is higher in phosphorus, yet spread is higher in vitamin E, vitamin K, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Spread's daily need coverage for sodium is 30% more.
  • The amount of sugar in spread is lower.
  • The glycemic index of spread is lower.

We used Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat types 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%
Spread
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1291.7%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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%
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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% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2328.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4000%

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
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17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +404.4%
Contains more OtherOther +158.8%
~equal in Water ~80.83g

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
Spread
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16% 55% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.98 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +667.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3109.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.22g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Spread DV% diff.
Sodium 60mg 755mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 3.98g 26%
Fats 3.39g 17.1g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 7.6g 17%
Phosphorus 101mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1.7mg 11%
Calcium 112mg 11%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 12.3µg 10%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Copper 0.065mg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Protein 3.17g 0g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 6%
Potassium 167mg 12mg 5%
Zinc 0.41mg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Calories 83kcal 158kcal 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3%
Choline 17mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 3%
Selenium 1.9µg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 3%
Fiber 0.8g 0g 3%
Iron 0.24mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 3%
Manganese 0.077mg 3%
Carbs 10.34g 0g 3%
Saturated fat 2.104g 2.22g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Net carbs 9.54g 0g N/A
Sugar 9.54g 0g N/A
Trans fat 2.45g N/A
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 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate milk Spread
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
5%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.116g)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.