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Z Natural Foods Chocolate Milk Powder (compared)

5 min read time Oct 25, 2023

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If you have ever wondered how Z Natural Foods’ Chocolate Milk Powder compares to other popular chocolate drink mixes, you have come to the right place.

In this article, we compare and review the main ingredients, the nutrition profiles, including sugars, calories, protein, and cost per serving of two excellent chocolate drink mix powders.

For example, ZNF's chocolate milk powder has 3 ingredients and features pure cacao, no added sugar, and whole milk. On the other hand, a classic chocolate drink mix powder may contain no milk in the powder mix, as many as 7 or more ingredients and as much as 20+ grams of sugar.

This article aims to compare the facts of two delicious chocolate powders to help you make a better choice according to your goals.

Let's get started.

Chocolate Drink Powders Compared

Not all chocolate drink mix powders are exactly alike.

Some of the most common differences are:

Type and quality of chocolate
The type and quality of milk
What kind of sweetener is used
The use of additives and “natural flavors”
Protein content
Carbohydrate content
The grams of sugars
What kind of fats are used

The varieties of chocolate drink mixes are virtually endless.

So today, we review how Z Natural Foods’ Chocolate Milk Powder compares to one of the most popular “chocolate milk” products that many of us grew up with, a classic chocolate malt mix.

Let's now look at these two excellent choices that are both popular and tasty.

Below, we compare the ingredients, the macronutrients, and the price per serving – to help you make a better choice as you search for your ideal powdered chocolate drink mix.

1. Ingredients compared:

The first step in reviewing any two chocolate milk drink mixes is to look at the actual ingredients, not just the delicious product category, i.e., chocolate milk powder.

Z Natural Foods products tend to focus on natural and organic ingredients. Their chocolate milk powder contains organic stevia and less processed ingredients.

A classic chocolate drink mix powder may contain a wider range of ingredients, including artificial flavors and preservatives.

Commercial chocolate powder drink mixes often may not contain milk, like Z Natural Foods Chocolate Milk Powder does.

For this comparison, the classic chocolate drink mix customer will need to mix in low-fat milk.

Additionally, even though there is no milk in a commercial package, many of these products holds a leading position on the major shopping networks when searching online for “chocolate milk powder”.

But, in reality, ZNF's chocolate milk powder is a vastly different product when one looks more closely at the ingredients.

Z Natural Foods’ Chocolate Milk Powder contains three ingredients:

Whole milk
Organic Cacao, and
Organic Stevia Extract (debittered)

If you love chocolate milk, you immediately can tell that these are three high-quality ingredients with no fillers and no added preservatives.

As a natural food enthusiast, depending upon what you are looking for, this may be the gold standard for a rich, pure chocolate and nutritious chocolate milk powder.

On the other hand, a classic chocolate milk powder mix may contain these ingredients:

Sugar
Cocoa processed with alkali
Less than 2% of soy lecithin
Carrageenan
Salt
Natural flavor
Spice

This product also contains soy and may contain milk and wheat.

Many customers choose a chocolate-flavored drink mix powder because they want a more commercial experience that delivers a convenient, chocolate-like drink.

Both products taste fantastic, mix easily, and will bring a smile to your face.

Z Natural Foods Chocolate Milk Powder has several health-conscious certifications, as well as quality control and safety standards.

Alternatively, a classic chocolate powder may not carry the same health-focused certifications, but they may have their own quality control and safety standards.

Many customers love the commercial chocolate drink powders because they are quick and easy to mix, convenient, and the taste profile has been engineered to be very delicious.

But for most natural food enthusiasts, Z Natural Foods’ Chocolate Milk Powder is probably the superior choice due to the simplicity of the ingredients and the nutritional value.

Additionally, Z Natural Foods strongly believes that what is not in our natural foods is oftentimes just as important as what is in our natural foods.

2. Nutritional profile:

When comparing macronutrients, we generally first look at the calories per serving.

Here is how the calories per serving compare:

Z Natural Foods’ Chocolate Milk Powder contains 140 calories in a 28g serving.
When mixed with 8 ounces of low-fat milk, a classic chocolate drink mix may contain 160 calories in a 15g serving.

The first, and possibly the most important macronutrient that many people like to review for chocolate milk is the carbohydrate and sugar content.

Z Natural Foods’ Chocolate Milk Powder contains

11 grams of total carbohydrates
7 grams of sugar, and
2 grams of fiber

Since there is no added sugar, the majority of the sugar comes from whole milk.

Comparatively, a classic chocolate drink mix may contain

26 grams of carbohydrates
24 grams of sugar
12 grams coming from “sugar” as it is the first ingredient in the formula

The next important macronutrient to consider is protein content with both being very close.

Z Natural Foods’ Chocolate Milk Powder contains 6 grams of protein per serving.
Alternatively, classic chocolate drink mix may contain 8 grams of protein per serving.

The fat content is different in these two products.

That’s because the milk in Z Natural Foods Chocolate Milk Powder is whole milk, which is higher in fatty acids, contributing to 7 grams of fat per serving.

This is in contrast to a classic chocolate drink mix which may suggest low-fat milk on their nutrition panel and therefore may have a lower total fat content at just 3 grams per serving.

Depending upon the goal, some customers prefer a whole foods approach to their chocolate milk as it may provide a more favorable nutritional outcome.

3. Price comparison

As far as price goes, these products seem like they are different, but in reality are very close in cost per serving.

For a 1 lb. size, Z Natural Foods Chocolate Milk Powder contains 16 servings at $12.99. Each serving is $1.23. Keep in mind that the milk is included, so you’ll just need to add water.

One popular classic chocolate drink mix comes in a 1.35 lb. container and has 38 servings per container at $18.99. This means the price per serving of the powder mix is $0.50. Alternatively, keep in mind that this product does not include milk as the customer will need to mix the milk of choice.

Based on the type and quality of milk used, i.e., whole, skim, raw, cashew, coconut, goat, etc, this could increase the cost per serving from anywhere between about $0.20 to about $1.00 per serving, potentially making these two products very similar in price.

Wrap up

If you are looking for a rich chocolate milk powder that has no additives, a zero-calorie sweetener (stevia), and uses 100% pure organic cacao to enjoy a glass of chocolate milk by simply adding water, to add to your smoothies and your favorite recipes, then Z Natural Foods Chocolate Milk Powder may be the best choice.

On the other hand, if you prefer to have a more traditional commercial chocolate milk with higher sugar content, and lower fat, with soy and natural flavors possibly at a slightly lower cost per serving, then a classic chocolate drink mix may be the choice for you.

Please keep in mind that product formulations can change over time, and it's essential to read the labels and check for the most up-to-date information to make an informed choice based on your preferences and dietary requirements.

For an excellent article comparing chocolate vs. cacao powders, go here:

Chocolate Milk Powder vs Cacao Powder: What is the Difference?

To review all our cacao powders, go here:

Cacao Powders