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Coffee vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coffee and chocolate milk

  • Coffee contains less phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, copper, and vitamin B2 than chocolate milk.
  • Chocolate milk's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 14% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in coffee is lower.
  • Coffee has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coffee is 0, while the glycemic index of chocolate milk is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
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 -96.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.8%
Contains more IronIron +2300%
Contains more CopperCopper +3150%
Contains more ZincZinc +1950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3266.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +234.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Coffee
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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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +553.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 WaterWater +20.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2541.7%
Contains more FatsFats +16850%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +70.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Chocolate milk DV% diff.
Phosphorus 3mg 101mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg 14%
Calcium 2mg 112mg 11%
Caffeine 40mg 1mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.002g 2.104g 10%
Copper 0.002mg 0.065mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.162mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Protein 0.12g 3.17g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Fats 0.02g 3.39g 5%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.41mg 4%
Calories 1kcal 83kcal 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Choline 2.6mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.04mg 3%
Carbs 0g 10.34g 3%
Selenium 0µg 1.9µg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Sodium 2mg 60mg 3%
Potassium 49mg 167mg 3%
Iron 0.01mg 0.24mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 0.99g 2%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.077mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.037mg 2%
Magnesium 3mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.124g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.295mg 1%
Folate 2µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.54g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.54g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0.125mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0.135mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0.3mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.164mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.096mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee 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
3%
Coffee
13%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.