Chocolate vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chocolate and milk
- Milk contains less copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and caffeine than chocolate.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 113% higher.
- Milk is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1227.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +272.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26633.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10180% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +378.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +123.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +679.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +104.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3124.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1125.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +9170.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3344% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3020% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +215.2% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.01mg | 113% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.03mg | 100% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 0.633g | 81% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.003mg | 62% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 0.97g | 47% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 11mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0g | 28% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 42kcal | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0.277g | 23% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 4.99g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 95mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.42mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 150mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.185mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.47µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 125mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.035g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 0.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 4.88g | 3.37g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.361mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 3.3µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 24mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.886g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.