Ice cream vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ice cream and chocolate milk?
- Ice cream is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and monounsaturated fat, yet chocolate milk is higher in vitamin D.
- Ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 23% more.
- Ice cream has 4 times more vitamin A than chocolate milk. While ice cream has 421IU of vitamin A, chocolate milk has only 98IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in chocolate milk is lower.
- The glycemic index of chocolate milk is lower.
We used Ice creams, vanilla 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 CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +182.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +862.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +337% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
3.17 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
10.34 g
Water:
82.3 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +224.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +128.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.9% |
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Protein
~3.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 g
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 | +199.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +264.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 2.104g | 21% |
| Fats | 11g | 3.39g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 12mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 27µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.295mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.162mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.3µg | 6% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 83kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 51IU | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 0.99g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.065mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 10.34g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.33µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0.124g | 2% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 112mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Choline | 26mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 101mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 3.17g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 167mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 9.54g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 9.54g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 0.8g | 0% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.686g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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.