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Cocoa solids vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cocoa solids and chocolate milk?

  • Cocoa solids are richer than chocolate milk in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 414% more.
  • Cocoa solids have 58 times more iron than chocolate milk. While cocoa solids have 13.86mg of iron, chocolate milk has only 0.24mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chocolate milk is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cocoa solids is lower.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +3738.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +812.6%
Contains more IronIron +5675%
Contains more CopperCopper +5727.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1561%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +626.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4883.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +652.6%

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% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
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 EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1648%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 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 +518.3%
Contains more FatsFats +304.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +460%
Contains more OtherOther +625%
Contains more WaterWater +2643.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +361.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +254.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Chocolate milk DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.065mg 414%
Iron 13.86mg 0.24mg 170%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.077mg 163%
Fiber 37g 0.8g 145%
Magnesium 499mg 13mg 116%
Phosphorus 734mg 101mg 90%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.41mg 58%
Caffeine 230mg 1mg 57%
Potassium 1524mg 167mg 40%
Protein 19.6g 3.17g 33%
Saturated fat 8.07g 2.104g 27%
Selenium 14.3µg 1.9µg 23%
Fats 13.7g 3.39g 16%
Carbs 57.9g 10.34g 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.125mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 0.99g 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Folate 32µg 5µg 7%
Calories 228kcal 83kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.162mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.04mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.037mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.124g 2%
Calcium 128mg 112mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.3µg 2%
Sodium 21mg 60mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.295mg 1%
Choline 12mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 9.54g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 9.54g N/A
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.07mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.135mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.3mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.164mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.096mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids 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
15%
Cocoa solids
13%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.966g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.