Chocolate milk vs mocha: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chocolate milk scores 32/100 and mocha 28/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Chocolate milk
76 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (240 ml): 250 g
Mocha
82 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (12 oz): 350 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even76 vs 82 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even3 vs 2.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.7 vs 0.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarMocha9.6 vs 7.3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumChocolate milk169 vs 150 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatChocolate milk1.2 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chocolate milk, 100 g | Mocha, 100 g | Chocolate milk, 250 g | Mocha, 350 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 76 kcal | 82 kcal | 190 kcal | 287 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 2.9 g | 7.5 g | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 10 g | 30 g | 36 g |
| Sugars | 9.6 g | 7.3 g | 24 g | 26 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 0.3 g | 1.8 g | 1 g |
| Fat | 1.9 g | 3.2 g | 4.8 g | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 1.9 g | 2.9 g | 6.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0.2 mg | 0 mg | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 64 µg | 46 µg | 160 µg | 161 µg |
| Potassium | 169 mg | 150 mg | 423 mg | 526 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.6 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 92 mg | 273 mg | 322 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 27 mg | 35 mg | 93 mg |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 70 mg | 165 mg | 243 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.