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Icing vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Icing and Chocolate milk

  • Icing has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Chocolate milk is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Copper.
  • Chocolate milk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 14% more.
  • Icing contains 43 times more Vitamin K than Chocolate milk. Icing contains 13µg of Vitamin K, while Chocolate milk contains 0.3µg.
  • Chocolate milk contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Contains more Calcium +3633.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +461.1%
Contains more Potassium +391.2%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%
Contains more Zinc +485.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1800%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Contains more Calcium +3633.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +461.1%
Contains more Potassium +391.2%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%
Contains more Zinc +485.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1800%

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.
Icing
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Contains more Vitamin E +2085.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +436.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
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 E +2085.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +436.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +378.8%
Contains more Carbs +556.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +446.1%
Equal in Other - 0.8
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 Fats +378.8%
Contains more Carbs +556.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +446.1%
Equal in Other - 0.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +390.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6312.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +390.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6312.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Chocolate milk Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 9.54g Icing
Protein 0g 3.17g Chocolate milk
Fats 16.23g 3.39g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 10.34g Icing
Calories 418kcal 83kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g 9.54g Chocolate milk
Fiber 0g 0.8g Chocolate milk
Calcium 3mg 112mg Chocolate milk
Iron 0.16mg 0.24mg Chocolate milk
Magnesium 1mg 13mg Chocolate milk
Phosphorus 18mg 101mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 34mg 167mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 184mg 60mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 0.07mg 0.41mg Chocolate milk
Copper 0mg 0.065mg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0mg 0.077mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 0.1µg 1.9µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin A 0IU 98IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.07mg Icing
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.037mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.162mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.125mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.295mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg Chocolate milk
Folate 8µg 5µg Icing
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 13µg 0.3µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.041mg Chocolate milk
Threonine 0.135mg Chocolate milk
Isoleucine 0.164mg Chocolate milk
Leucine 0.3mg Chocolate milk
Lysine 0.265mg Chocolate milk
Methionine 0.083mg Chocolate milk
Phenylalanine 0.164mg Chocolate milk
Valine 0.208mg Chocolate milk
Histidine 0.096mg Chocolate milk
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g 2.104g Chocolate milk
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 0.99g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.124g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing 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
12%
Icing
14%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in minerals
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.