Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Chocolate milk vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are chocolate milk and white chocolate different?

  • Chocolate milk is higher in vitamin D; however, white chocolate is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin K, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for white chocolate is 87% higher.
  • Chocolate milk has less saturated fat.

Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Candies, white chocolate are the varieties used in this article.

Infographic

Chocolate milk vs White chocolate infographic
Infographic link

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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +862.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
~equal in Iron ~0.24mg
~equal in Copper ~0.06mg

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +496%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2933.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.5%

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +6230.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.2%
Contains more FatsFats +846.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +472.9%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +818.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +716.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk White chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.104g 19.412g 79%
Fats 3.39g 32.09g 44%
Calories 83kcal 539kcal 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.99g 9.097g 20%
Carbs 10.34g 59.24g 16%
Phosphorus 101mg 176mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.56µg 10%
Calcium 112mg 199mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.282mg 9%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 9.1µg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 1.013g 6%
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.608mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.96mg 6%
Protein 3.17g 5.87g 5%
Selenium 1.9µg 4.5µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0.745mg 4%
Potassium 167mg 286mg 4%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.74mg 3%
Cholesterol 12mg 21mg 3%
Manganese 0.077mg 0.008mg 3%
Choline 17mg 29.5mg 2%
Fiber 0.8g 0.2g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.063mg 2%
Vitamin A 27µg 9µg 2%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Sodium 60mg 90mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.056mg 1%
Copper 0.065mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 9.54g 59.04g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 12mg 0%
Iron 0.24mg 0.24mg 0%
Sugar 9.54g 59g 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 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate milk White chocolate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.308g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.9)

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.