Food guide

Chocolate Milk

Chocolate Milk is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

Dairy

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of chocolate milk for fair comparison. Typical serving: 200 g — 166 kcal per 200 g serving.

Nutrition information for Chocolate Milk
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (200 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	83 kcal	166 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	3.2 g	6.3 g	3.8 g
Carbohydrate	10.3 g	20.6 g	12.4 g
Fat	3.4 g	6.8 g	4.1 g
Fibre	0.8 g	1.6 g	1 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of chocolate milk, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Chocolate Milk
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (200 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	27 µg	54 µg	3%
Vitamin C	0.9 mg	1.8 mg	1%
Vitamin D	1.3 µg	2.6 µg	7%
Vitamin E	0.07 mg	0.14 mg	<1%
Vitamin K	0.3 µg	0.6 µg	<1%
Thiamin	0.037 mg	0.074 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.16 mg	0.32 mg	12%
Niacin	0.13 mg	0.26 mg	<1%
Vitamin B6	0.04 mg	0.08 mg	2%
Folate	5 µg	10 µg	1%
Vitamin B12	0.33 µg	0.66 µg	14%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	0.6 mg	6%
Choline	17 mg	34 mg	3%
Minerals
Calcium	112 mg	224 mg	9%
Iron	0.24 mg	0.48 mg	1%
Magnesium	13 mg	26 mg	3%
Phosphorus	101 mg	202 mg	8%
Potassium	167 mg	334 mg	4%
Sodium	60 mg	120 mg	3%
Zinc	0.41 mg	0.82 mg	4%
Selenium	1.9 µg	3.8 µg	3%
Copper	0.065 mg	0.13 mg	7%
Manganese	0.077 mg	0.15 mg	3%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat chocolate milk?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Chocolate Milk is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

How to include it

Use as a protein side or in cooking rather than as a sweetened dessert.
Typical pairing ideas: Fruit, Oats, Coffee.

Things to consider

Easy to over-consume relative to hunger; treat as an occasional or measured item.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.