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Milkshake vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Milkshake and Chocolate milk

  • The amount of Vitamin B12 in Milkshake is higher than in Chocolate milk.
  • Milkshake contains 2 times more Sugar than Chocolate milk. While Milkshake contains 17.75g of Sugar, Chocolate milk contains only 9.54g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk shakes, thick vanilla 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.
Milkshake
Milkshake
4
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6
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.9%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Potassium - 167
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Milkshake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Chocolate milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.9%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Contains more Iron +140%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
Equal in Potassium - 167
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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Milkshake
Milkshake
6
:
6
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin A - 98
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Milkshake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
Chocolate milk
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 B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin A - 98
Equal in Vitamin D - 1.3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
3
:
2
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Water +10.5%
Milkshake
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Chocolate milk
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 +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Water +10.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milkshake
Milkshake
1
:
2
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.124
Milkshake
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Chocolate milk
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.124

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Chocolate milk Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 9.54g Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 3.17g Milkshake
Fats 3.03g 3.39g Chocolate milk
Carbs 17.75g 10.34g Milkshake
Calories 112kcal 83kcal Milkshake
Sugar 17.75g 9.54g Chocolate milk
Fiber 0g 0.8g Chocolate milk
Calcium 146mg 112mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 0.24mg Chocolate milk
Magnesium 12mg 13mg Chocolate milk
Phosphorus 115mg 101mg Milkshake
Potassium 183mg 167mg Milkshake
Sodium 95mg 60mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 0.39mg 0.41mg Chocolate milk
Copper 0.051mg 0.065mg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.014mg 0.077mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 2.3µg 1.9µg Milkshake
Vitamin A 91IU 98IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 27µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.07mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 48IU 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.037mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.162mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.125mg Milkshake
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.295mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.04mg Milkshake
Folate 7µg 5µg Milkshake
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.33µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg Chocolate milk
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.041mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg 0.135mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.164mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg 0.3mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg 0.265mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg 0.083mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.164mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg 0.208mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg 0.096mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 12mg 12mg
Saturated Fat 1.886g 2.104g Milkshake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 0.99g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.124g Chocolate milk

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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
17%
Milkshake
14%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (12 mg)
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.
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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.