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Sugar substitute vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sugar substitute and Chocolate milk

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, while Chocolate milk has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 77% higher.
  • Chocolate milk contains 10 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, while Chocolate milk contains 60mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 +684.8%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1162.5%
Contains more Potassium +328.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +925%
Contains more Copper +828.6%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Contains more Calcium +684.8%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1162.5%
Contains more Potassium +328.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +925%
Contains more Copper +828.6%
Contains more Manganese +250%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 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 B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +719.8%
Contains more Other +403.8%
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +800.4%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +719.8%
Contains more Other +403.8%
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +800.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Chocolate milk Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 9.54g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 3.17g Chocolate milk
Fats 0g 3.39g Chocolate milk
Carbs 84.77g 10.34g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 83kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 9.54g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0.8g Chocolate milk
Calcium 879mg 112mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.24mg Chocolate milk
Magnesium 6mg 13mg Chocolate milk
Phosphorus 8mg 101mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 39mg 167mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 572mg 60mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 0.04mg 0.41mg Chocolate milk
Copper 0.007mg 0.065mg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.022mg 0.077mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 1.9µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin A 98IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A RAE 27µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.9mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.037mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.162mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B3 0.125mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.295mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.04mg Chocolate milk
Folate 5µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B12 0.33µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 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 12mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 2.104g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g Chocolate milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
14%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.51g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.