Which food has less impact on blood sugar?
Vitamin D Chocolate Milk
2% Reduced Fat Milk
Comparing Key Nutrients
| Nutrient | Vitamin D Ch... | 2% Reduced F... |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 25.0g | 13.0g |
| Sugars | 24.0g | 12.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Protein | 8.0g | 8.0g |
| Fat | 8.0g | 5.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Vitamin D Chocolate Milk
2% Reduced Fat Milk
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Nutritional Labels
This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.
Vitamin D Chocolate Milk
Serving size 240.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
MILK, SUGAR, COCOA (COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, VANILLIN), VITAMIN D3 ADDED.
2% Reduced Fat Milk
Serving size 236.0 MLg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 1.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
REDUCED FAT MILK, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3.
Vitamins & Minerals Comparison
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Vitamin D Chocolate Milk
Vitamins
Minerals
2% Reduced Fat Milk
Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
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Vitamin D Chocolate Milk
2% Reduced Fat Milk
Food Tags
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Vitamin D Chocolate Milk Tags
2% Reduced Fat Milk Tags
Data Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
The key difference is in their blood sugar impact: Vitamin D Chocolate Milk has a BSI of 49.4 while 2% Reduced Fat Milk has a BSI of 25.8. 2% Reduced Fat Milk has the lower blood sugar impact, making it potentially better for blood glucose management.
2% Reduced Fat Milk appears to be the better choice for diabetics with a lower BSI score of 25.8. However, consider your individual response, portion sizes, and overall meal composition when making food choices.
Vitamin D Chocolate Milk contains 10.4g of carbohydrates per 100g, while 2% Reduced Fat Milk contains 5.5g per 100g. 2% Reduced Fat Milk has 4.9g fewer carbs, which may result in less blood sugar impact.
Vitamin D Chocolate Milk provides 0.0g of fiber per 100g, compared to 0.0g in 2% Reduced Fat Milk. Both foods provide similar amounts of fiber.
Use this comparison to make informed substitutions in your meals. The food with the lower BSI score will generally have less impact on your blood sugar. Consider pairing higher-impact foods with protein or fiber to help moderate blood glucose response.
Yes! Use our comparison tool to explore other foods in similar categories. You can also browse the milk category to find more alternatives and make additional comparisons.