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Coca-Cola vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Coca-Cola and chocolate milk

  • Chocolate milk has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin D, copper, and vitamin B5 than Coca-Cola.
  • Chocolate milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 14% more.
  • Coca-Cola has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Coca-Cola is 63, while the glycemic index of chocolate milk is 45.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8250%
Contains more IronIron +118.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +6400%
Contains more ZincZinc +1950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +910%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1800%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +5566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4428.6%
Contains more FatsFats +16850%
Contains more OtherOther +1900%
~equal in Carbs ~10.34g
~equal in Water ~82.3g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coca-Cola Chocolate milk
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Chocolate milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Phosphorus 10mg 101mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.162mg 12%
Calcium 2mg 112mg 11%
Saturated fat 0g 2.104g 10%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Copper 0.001mg 0.065mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.295mg 6%
Protein 0.07g 3.17g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Potassium 2mg 167mg 5%
Fats 0.02g 3.39g 5%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.41mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Magnesium 0mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.037mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Choline 0.3mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.077mg 3%
Selenium 0.1µg 1.9µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.99g 2%
Calories 37kcal 83kcal 2%
Caffeine 8mg 1mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 60mg 2%
Iron 0.11mg 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.125mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.124g 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 9.56g 10.34g 0%
Net carbs 9.56g 9.54g N/A
Sugar 8.97g 9.54g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola Chocolate milk
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
0%
Coca-Cola
13%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.104g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/nutrients
  2. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.