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Cream cheese vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream cheese and Chocolate different?

  • Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 112% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains 154 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chocolate. While Cream cheese contains 308µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chocolate contains only 2µg.
  • Chocolate has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, cream and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +73.2%
Contains more Selenium +186.7%
Contains more Iron +7190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.5%
Contains more Potassium +323.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +302%
Contains more Copper +5611.1%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +73.2%
Contains more Selenium +186.7%
Contains more Iron +7190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.5%
Contains more Potassium +323.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Zinc +302%
Contains more Copper +5611.1%
Contains more Manganese +12800%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2122%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +696.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +285.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.23
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +2122%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +696.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +285.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +10.1%
Contains more Water +5324.7%
Contains more Carbs +1008.2%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Equal in Fats - 31.28
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +10.1%
Contains more Water +5324.7%
Contains more Carbs +1008.2%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Equal in Fats - 31.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.519
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.54
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.519
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.54

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +127.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +127.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream cheese Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 6.15g 4.88g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 31.28g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 350kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 47.9g Cream cheese
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 97mg 56mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 9mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 107mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 132mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 314mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.5mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.018mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.011mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 8.6µg 3µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 50IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 2µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.54mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.05mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.297mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.042mg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 2.1µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 18.519g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.001g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.092g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.085g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g 0g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Cream cheese
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.694g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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