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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, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Spread's daily need coverage for Sodium is 30% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1291.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1291.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%

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.
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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +4480.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2328.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +4480.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2328.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +404.4%
Contains more Other +158.8%
Equal in Water - 80.83
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +404.4%
Contains more Other +158.8%
Equal in Water - 80.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +667.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3109.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.22
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +667.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3109.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.22

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 9.54g 0g Chocolate milk
Protein 3.17g 0g Chocolate milk
Fats 3.39g 17.1g Spread
Carbs 10.34g 0g Chocolate milk
Calories 83kcal 158kcal Spread
Sugar 9.54g 0g Spread
Fiber 0.8g 0g Chocolate milk
Calcium 112mg Chocolate milk
Iron 0.24mg Chocolate milk
Magnesium 13mg Chocolate milk
Phosphorus 101mg 0mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 167mg 12mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 60mg 755mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 0.41mg Chocolate milk
Copper 0.065mg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.077mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 1.9µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin A 98IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 27µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.9mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.037mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B2 0.162mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B3 0.125mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B5 0.295mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Chocolate milk
Folate 5µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 0.3µg 12.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.041mg Chocolate milk
Threonine 0.135mg Chocolate milk
Isoleucine 0.164mg Chocolate milk
Leucine 0.3mg Chocolate milk
Lysine 0.265mg Chocolate milk
Methionine 0.083mg Chocolate milk
Phenylalanine 0.164mg Chocolate milk
Valine 0.208mg Chocolate milk
Histidine 0.096mg Chocolate milk
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Chocolate milk
Saturated Fat 2.104g 2.22g Chocolate milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate milk Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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.