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Chocolate milk vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate milk and Taro

  • Chocolate milk has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, however, Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , Manganese, Fiber, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Taro covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 19% more than Chocolate milk.
  • Taro contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Taro, raw.

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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
4
:
6
Taro
Taro
Contains more Calcium +160.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +129.2%
Contains more Magnesium +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +253.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Contains more Copper +164.6%
Contains more Manganese +397.4%
Chocolate milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +160.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +129.2%
Contains more Magnesium +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +253.9%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Contains more Copper +164.6%
Contains more Manganese +397.4%

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
4
:
8
Taro
Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +548%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +607.5%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.303
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%
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +548%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3300%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +607.5%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.303

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
3
:
2
Taro
Taro
Contains more Protein +111.3%
Contains more Fats +1595%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +155.9%
Contains more Other +50%
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
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +111.3%
Contains more Fats +1595%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +155.9%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
2
:
1
Taro
Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6087.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Chocolate milk
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6087.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Taro Opinion
Net carbs 9.54g 22.36g Taro
Protein 3.17g 1.5g Chocolate milk
Fats 3.39g 0.2g Chocolate milk
Carbs 10.34g 26.46g Taro
Calories 83kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 9.54g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 0.8g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 112mg 43mg Chocolate milk
Iron 0.24mg 0.55mg Taro
Magnesium 13mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 101mg 84mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 167mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 60mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.41mg 0.23mg Chocolate milk
Copper 0.065mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.077mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 1.9µg 0.7µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin A 98IU 76IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 4µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.9mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.025mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 5µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.023mg Chocolate milk
Threonine 0.135mg 0.069mg Chocolate milk
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0.054mg Chocolate milk
Leucine 0.3mg 0.111mg Chocolate milk
Lysine 0.265mg 0.067mg Chocolate milk
Methionine 0.083mg 0.02mg Chocolate milk
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0.082mg Chocolate milk
Valine 0.208mg 0.082mg Chocolate milk
Histidine 0.096mg 0.034mg Chocolate milk
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Taro
Saturated Fat 2.104g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 0.016g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.083g Chocolate milk

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate milk Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.063g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.