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Condensed milk vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between condensed milk and chocolate?

  • Condensed milk is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and selenium, yet chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and zinc.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 113% more.
  • Condensed milk has 8 times more vitamin B2 than chocolate. While condensed milk has 0.416mg of vitamin B2, chocolate has only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in condensed milk is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate is lower.

We used Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +407.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +393.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +461.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.7%
Contains more IronIron +4121.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +6753.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23550%

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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +732%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +91.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2700%
Contains more FatsFats +259.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.4%
~equal in Other ~1.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +293.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Condensed milk Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.015mg 1.028mg 113%
Iron 0.19mg 8.02mg 98%
Manganese 0.006mg 1.419mg 61%
Saturated fat 5.486g 18.519g 59%
Fats 8.7g 31.28g 35%
Magnesium 26mg 146mg 29%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.416mg 0.05mg 28%
Calcium 284mg 56mg 23%
Selenium 14.8µg 3µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 2.427g 9.54g 18%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Calories 321kcal 546kcal 11%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Zinc 0.94mg 2.01mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 0.23µg 9%
Cholesterol 34mg 8mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.297mg 9%
Vitamin A 74µg 2µg 8%
Phosphorus 253mg 206mg 7%
Potassium 371mg 559mg 6%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 8.1µg 6%
Protein 7.91g 4.88g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.337g 1.092g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.025mg 5%
Sodium 127mg 24mg 4%
Folate 11µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.725mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.54mg 3%
Carbs 54.4g 61.17g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.042mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 54.4g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 54.4g 47.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.214mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Condensed milk Chocolate
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
26%
Condensed milk
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Condensed milk
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.033g)
Which food is cheaper?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.