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Feta vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between feta and chocolate milk

  • Chocolate milk contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, and zinc than feta.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 64% higher.
  • Chocolate milk contains 15 times less sodium than feta. Feta contains 917mg of sodium, while chocolate milk contains 60mg.
  • Feta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of feta is 27, while the glycemic index of chocolate milk is 45.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 +46.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340.2%
Contains more IronIron +170.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +602.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +689.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%

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.
Feta
10
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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 AVitamin A +363%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +316.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +421%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +692.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +412.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +225%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
3
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 +348.3%
Contains more FatsFats +527.7%
Contains more OtherOther +550%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.8%
Contains more WaterWater +49%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
2
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 +367%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +376.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Chocolate milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 14.946g 2.104g 58%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.33µg 57%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.162mg 52%
Calcium 493mg 112mg 38%
Sodium 917mg 60mg 37%
Phosphorus 337mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.04mg 30%
Fats 21.28g 3.39g 28%
Cholesterol 89mg 12mg 26%
Selenium 15µg 1.9µg 24%
Protein 14.21g 3.17g 22%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.41mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.295mg 13%
Vitamin A 125µg 27µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.037mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 0.99g 9%
Calories 264kcal 83kcal 9%
Folate 32µg 5µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.125mg 5%
Iron 0.65mg 0.24mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.3µg 5%
Vitamin D 16IU 51IU 4%
Copper 0.032mg 0.065mg 4%
Potassium 62mg 167mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.124g 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.077mg 2%
Carbs 4.09g 10.34g 2%
Magnesium 19mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 9.54g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 9.54g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 17mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.135mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.3mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.164mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.096mg 0%
Caffeine 0mg 1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
13%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.842g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.9)

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.