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Juice vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Juice and Chocolate milk

  • Juice has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C, however, Chocolate milk is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Juice's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 35% more.
  • Juice contains 40 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate milk. Juice contains 5mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate milk contains 0.125mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, Orange juice drink 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 less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Calcium +5500%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2425%
Contains more Potassium +297.6%
Contains more Zinc +1950%
Contains more Copper +261.1%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 3% 2% 4% 1% 1% 6% 1% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Calcium +5500%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2425%
Contains more Potassium +297.6%
Contains more Zinc +1950%
Contains more Copper +261.1%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Juice
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Contains more Vitamin C +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +927%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 50% 96% 100% 94% 4% 116% 3% 0% 0%
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 C +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +927%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +29.7%
Contains more Protein +1485%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +321.1%
Equal in Water - 82.3
13% 86%
Protein: 0.2 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 13.41 g
Water: 86.2 g
Other: 0.19 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 Carbs +29.7%
Contains more Protein +1485%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +321.1%
Equal in Water - 82.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1140%
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.01 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1140%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Juice Chocolate milk Opinion
Net carbs 13.21g 9.54g Juice
Protein 0.2g 3.17g Chocolate milk
Fats 0g 3.39g Chocolate milk
Carbs 13.41g 10.34g Juice
Calories 54kcal 83kcal Chocolate milk
Sugar 9.36g 9.54g Juice
Fiber 0.2g 0.8g Chocolate milk
Calcium 2mg 112mg Chocolate milk
Iron 0.11mg 0.24mg Chocolate milk
Magnesium 3mg 13mg Chocolate milk
Phosphorus 4mg 101mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 42mg 167mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 2mg 60mg Juice
Zinc 0.02mg 0.41mg Chocolate milk
Copper 0.018mg 0.065mg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.007mg 0.077mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 0µg 1.9µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin A 44IU 98IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 27µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.07mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 15mg 0.9mg Juice
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.037mg Juice
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.162mg Juice
Vitamin B3 5mg 0.125mg Juice
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.295mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.04mg Juice
Folate 4µg 5µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Chocolate milk
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 Juice
Saturated Fat 0g 2.104g Juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.99g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.01g 0.124g Chocolate milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Juice 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
39%
Juice
14%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Juice
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Juice
Juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Juice
Juice contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Juice
Juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Juice
Juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.104g)
Which food is cheaper?
Juice
Juice is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169044/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.