Milk vs Chocolate milk - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Milk and Chocolate milk
- Milk has more Vitamin B12, however Chocolate milk has more Copper.
- Milk is lower in Sugar.
Food types used in this article are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+11.6%
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Sodium
-26.7%
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Iron
+700%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Potassium
+11.3%
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Copper
+550%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
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Calcium
+11.6%
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Sodium
-26.7%
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Iron
+700%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Potassium
+11.3%
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Copper
+550%
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+14.2%
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Vitamin B5
+22.4%
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Vitamin B12
+42.4%
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Vitamin E
+600%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+85%
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Vitamin B3
+34.4%
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Vitamin K
+200%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Equal in Folate - 5
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Vitamin A
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+14.2%
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Vitamin B5
+22.4%
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Vitamin B12
+42.4%
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Vitamin E
+600%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+85%
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Vitamin B3
+34.4%
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Vitamin K
+200%
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Equal in Folate - 5
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+249.5%
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Carbs
+107.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.17
Equal in Water - 82.3
Equal in Other - 0.8
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
Protein:
3.17 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
10.34 g
Water:
82.3 g
Other:
0.8 g
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Fats
+249.5%
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Carbs
+107.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.17
Equal in Water - 82.3
Equal in Other - 0.8
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-69.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+257.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+254.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.035 g
Saturated Fat:
2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.124 g
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Saturated Fat
-69.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+257.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+254.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 4.99g | 9.54g |
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Protein | 3.37g | 3.17g |
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Fats | 0.97g | 3.39g |
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Carbs | 4.99g | 10.34g |
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Calories | 42kcal | 83kcal |
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Sugar | 5.2g | 9.54g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0.8g |
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Calcium | 125mg | 112mg |
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Iron | 0.03mg | 0.24mg |
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Magnesium | 11mg | 13mg |
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Phosphorus | 95mg | 101mg |
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Potassium | 150mg | 167mg |
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Sodium | 44mg | 60mg |
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Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.41mg |
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Copper | 0.01mg | 0.065mg |
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Vitamin A | 196IU | 98IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 58µg | 27µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.07mg |
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Vitamin D | 48IU | 51IU |
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Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 1.3µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.037mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.162mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.125mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.295mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.04mg |
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Folate | 5µg | 5µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.33µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.041mg |
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Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.135mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0.164mg |
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Leucine | 0.319mg | 0.3mg |
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Lysine | 0.282mg | 0.265mg |
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Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.083mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.164mg |
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Valine | 0.22mg | 0.208mg |
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Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.096mg |
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Cholesterol | 5mg | 12mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.633g | 2.104g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.277g | 0.99g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.124g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet |
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Low Calories diet |
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Low glycemic index diet |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%

14%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%

19%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?

Milk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?

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.