Energy
lower quarter49 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 113 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 90–148 kcal
Based on 11 records reporting energy.
Dairymoderate variability
Chocolate milk drink calories: 122 per 1 cup (248 g)
This exact USDA record reports 122 calories for 1 cup (248 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
1 cup · 248 g
- Calories
- 122 kcal
- Protein
- 1.6 g
- Carbohydrate
- 26.5 g
- Total fat
- 1 g
- Fiber
- 1.5 g
- Sodium
- 226 mg
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Estimated for 1 cup · 248 g
122calories
Chocolate milk drink
- Protein
- 1.6 g
- Carbs
- 26.5 g
- Fat
- 1 g
— means the source has no value available.
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 122 calories for 1 cup at 248 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 49 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 1.6 g protein, 1.5 g fiber, and 226 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is beverages, chocolate-flavored drink, whey and milk based, representing 100% of the record’s listed input weight. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 cup at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 15–122 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2705517: “Chocolate milk drink.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2705517, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 fl oz” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 fl ozUSDA-listed household measure | 31 g | 15 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 28 mg |
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 186 g | 91 kcal | 1.2 g | 1.1 g | 169 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 248 g | 122 kcal | 1.6 g | 1.5 g | 226 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Milk shakes and other dairy drinks
The comparison set contains 11 exact records in the Milk shakes and other dairy drinks USDA category. Here, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2705517’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter0.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 3.4 g
- Middle 50%
- 2.2–3.7 g
Based on 11 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0.5 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.3–0.9 g
Based on 11 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter91 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 53 mg
- Middle 50%
- 51–81 mg
Based on 11 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2705517’s 248 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Calcium; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Calcium248 mg
≈ 19% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin A148.8 µg
≈ 17% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium226 mg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat0.8 g
≈ 4% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Chocolate milk drink,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2705508 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 fl oz to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 31 g and 248 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 15 kcal to 122 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2705508
At an equal 100 g, this record has 6.3 g less total fat than “Milk shake, fast food, chocolate.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Single listed source: Beverages, Chocolate-flavored drink, whey and milk based
USDA derives this record from one listed source-input row at 100 g. Real preparations can still differ in water, cooking state, brand, and served weight.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when the exact wording “Chocolate milk drink” fits. Inspect FDC 2705508 when “fast food; chocolate” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Chocolate milk drink
- Exact source wording
- “Chocolate milk drink”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705517 · FNDDS 11560000
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Beverages, Chocolate-flavored drink, whey and milk based
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Milk shake, fast food, chocolate
- Exact source wording
- “Milk shake, fast food, chocolate”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705508 · FNDDS 11542100
- Named qualifiers
- fast food · chocolate
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Shake, fast food, vanilla · Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordChocolate milk drink | 248 g122 kcal | 49 kcal | 0.6 g | 0.4 g | 0.6 g | 91 mg |
| Milk shake, bottled, chocolate | 372 g558 kcal | 150 kcal | 3.7 g | 6.7 g | 1.6 g | 80 mg |
| Milk shake, home recipe, chocolate | 280 g336 kcal | 120 kcal | 3.5 g | 6.1 g | 0.5 g | 52 mg |
| Milk shake, fast food, chocolate | 405 g608 kcal | 150 kcal | 3.7 g | 6.7 g | 1.6 g | 80 mg |
| Milk shake, home recipe, chocolate, light | 280 g272 kcal | 97 kcal | 4 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g | 51 mg |
| Milk shake, bottled, flavors other than chocolate | 372 g551 kcal | 148 kcal | 3.4 g | 6.5 g | 0.9 g | 81 mg |
| Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate | 280 g316 kcal | 113 kcal | 3.4 g | 6 g | 0.2 g | 53 mg |
How to compare FDC 2705517: its source amount is 248 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2705517, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
122 kcal
248 g
1 fl oz
15 kcal
31 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2705517, Calcium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Calcium
248 mg≈ 19% Daily ValueVitamin A
148.8 µg≈ 17% Daily ValueVitamin D
3.2 µg≈ 16% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2705517’s 248 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 248 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 122 kcal 49 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 1.6 g 0.6 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 26.5 g 10.7 g | 10% 4% |
| Total fat | 1 g 0.4 g | 1% 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g 0.6 g | 5% 2% |
| Sugars | 21.5 g 8.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 225.7 mg 91 mg | 10% 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g 0.3 g | 4% 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Potassium | 195.9 mg 79 mg | 4% 2% |
| Calcium | 248 mg 100 mg | 19% 8% |
| Iron | 0.8 mg 0.3 mg | 5% 2% |
| Magnesium | 27.3 mg 11 mg | 6% 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg 2 mg | 6% 2% |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 µg 1.3 µg | 16% 7% |
| Vitamin A | 148.8 µg 60 µg | 17% 7% |
| Caffeine | 2.5 mg 1 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 217.2 g 87.6 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2705517, approximate percentages divide the displayed 248 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2705517 to one source input totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Chocolate milk drink” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
A single-source formulation
Beverages, Chocolate-flavored drink, whey and milk based is the only listed source input for this record. That does not mean every real-world version is identical; brands, preparation, water content, and portion weight can still differ.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beverages, Chocolate-flavored drink, whey and milk basedUSDA ingredient 43369 | 100 GM | 100 g | 100% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2705517, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Milk shakes and other dairy drinks” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Chocolate milk drink
- USDA category
- Milk shakes and other dairy drinks
- FDC ID
- 2705517
- FNDDS code
- 11560000
Closest inspectable record
Milk shake, fast food, chocolate
- USDA category
- Milk shakes and other dairy drinks
- FDC ID
- 2705508
- FNDDS code
- 11542100
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 49 kcal | 150 kcal | −101 kcal |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 3.7 g | −3.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.7 g | 20.4 g | −9.7 g |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 6.7 g | −6.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 1.6 g | −1 g |
| Sodium | 91 mg | 80 mg | +11 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 101 less calories, 3.1 g less protein, and 9.7 g less carbohydrate than “Milk shake, fast food, chocolate.”
Only this record lists Beverages, Chocolate-flavored drink, whey and milk based. Only the comparison record lists Shake, fast food, vanilla; Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
5 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Listed only in this record: Beverages, Chocolate-flavored drink, whey and milk based.
Listed only in the comparison: Shake, fast food, vanilla; Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 248 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (248 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 405 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 small (405 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2705517 with FDC 2705508 at equal mass; use their 248 g and 405 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2705517 versus FDC 2705508 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full milk shakes and other dairy drinks source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, fat level, brand or formulation, added flavors or sweeteners.
For “Chocolate milk drink,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
fat level
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 03
brand or formulation
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 04
added flavors or sweeteners
Use a label or known recipe when available, because sweetness does not reveal dose. Keep syrups, sugars, and concentrated add-ins separate when the base record does not name them.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2705517 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 49 kcal per 100 g becomes 122 kcal at 248 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 cup has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2705517
FNDDS food code: 11560000
The scaling for FDC 2705517 can be exact while the match to “Chocolate milk drink” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 248 g weight, 1-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.