Chocolate milk vs Chocolate Flavoured Shake
Overall, Chocolate milk has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Nutrient | Chocolate milk | Chocolate Flavoured Shake |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 41 kcal | 73 kcal |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 6.7 g | 4.5 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | — |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 8.1 g |
| Additives | 3 | 8 |
| Allergens | Milk | Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Chocolate milk has 44% fewer calories (41 kcal vs 73 kcal).
- Chocolate milk has 58% less fat (0.5 g vs 1.2 g).
- Chocolate milk has 86% less saturated fat (0.1 g vs 0.7 g).
- Chocolate Flavoured Shake has 33% less sugar (4.5 g vs 6.7 g).
- Chocolate Flavoured Shake has 65% more protein (8.1 g vs 2.8 g).
- Chocolate milk has the better Nutri-Score.
Ingredients
Chocolate milk
Skimmed Milk and Protein Reduced Skimmed Milk (2,5% Protein in the Milk Content), Sugar, Low Fat Cocoa Powder, Salt, Sweetener (Sodiumcyclamate, Acesulfame-K, Saccharin), Stabiliser: Carrageenan.
Chocolate Flavoured Shake
51% MILK protein concentrate. 23% whole MILK. 20% skimmed MILK. water. flavour enhancer (Erythritol). 1.2% fat reduced cocoa powder. natural flavourings. lactase enzyme, acidity regulator (trisodium citrate), magnesium carbonate. stabilisers (gellan gum, carrageenan), sweetener (Steviol glycosides from Stevia), vitamin D.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Chocolate milk or Chocolate Flavoured Shake?
Overall, Chocolate milk has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Chocolate milk has fewer calories: 41 kcal versus 73 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Chocolate Flavoured Shake has less sugar: 4.5 g versus 6.7 g per 100 g.