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Hot chocolate vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hot chocolate and Chocolate milk?

  • Hot chocolate is richer than Chocolate milk in Vitamin B12.
  • Hot chocolate has 2 times more Magnesium than Chocolate milk. While Hot chocolate has 23mg of Magnesium, Chocolate milk has only 13mg.

We used Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade 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.
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.7%
Contains more Copper +58.5%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Contains more Manganese +492.3%
Equal in Calcium - 112
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.7%
Contains more Copper +58.5%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Contains more Manganese +492.3%
Equal in Calcium - 112
Equal in Phosphorus - 101

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.125
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Equal in Folate - 5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 39% 3% 10% 38% 3% 18% 10% 4% 42% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.125
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Equal in Folate - 5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Fats +44.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.17
Equal in Carbs - 10.34
Equal in Water - 82.3
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 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 Protein +11%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Fats +44.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.17
Equal in Carbs - 10.34
Equal in Water - 82.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.6%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Chocolate milk Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 9.54g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 3.17g Hot chocolate
Fats 2.34g 3.39g Chocolate milk
Carbs 10.74g 10.34g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 83kcal Chocolate milk
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 9.54g Chocolate milk
Fiber 1g 0.8g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 112mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.42mg 0.24mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 105mg 101mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 197mg 167mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 60mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 0.41mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.103mg 0.065mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.077mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 2.7µg 1.9µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 176IU 98IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 27µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.07mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 45IU 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.1µg 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.9mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.162mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.125mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.295mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.04mg
Folate 5µg 5µg
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.33µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg Chocolate milk
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.041mg Chocolate milk
Threonine 0.095mg 0.135mg Chocolate milk
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0.164mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.305mg 0.3mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.215mg 0.265mg Chocolate milk
Methionine 0.076mg 0.083mg Chocolate milk
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.164mg Chocolate milk
Valine 0.201mg 0.208mg Chocolate milk
Histidine 0.067mg 0.096mg Chocolate milk
Cholesterol 8mg 12mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Chocolate milk
Saturated Fat 1.431g 2.104g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 0.99g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.124g Chocolate milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Chocolate milk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Hot chocolate
14%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.673g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.