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Cheddar Cheese vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Hot chocolate

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer than Hot chocolate in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheddar Cheese is 87% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 15 times more Sodium than Hot chocolate. Cheddar Cheese contains 653mg of Sodium, while Hot chocolate contains 44mg.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
6
:
4
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Calcium +522.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Zinc +477.8%
Contains more Manganese +107.7%
Contains more Selenium +955.6%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Potassium +159.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +243.3%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Hot chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +522.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Zinc +477.8%
Contains more Manganese +107.7%
Contains more Selenium +955.6%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Potassium +159.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +243.3%

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
8
:
4
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Vitamin A +605.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.4%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Hot chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +605.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Folate +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Protein +549.7%
Contains more Fats +1323.5%
Contains more Other +290.5%
Contains more Carbs +247.6%
Contains more Water +122.7%
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Hot chocolate
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +549.7%
Contains more Fats +1323.5%
Contains more Other +290.5%
Contains more Carbs +247.6%
Contains more Water +122.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1265.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1591.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Hot chocolate
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1265.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1591.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
4
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Glucose +2500%
Contains more Galactose +900%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +3758.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Cheddar Cheese
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Hot chocolate
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more Glucose +2500%
Contains more Galactose +900%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +3758.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 22.87g 3.52g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 2.34g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 404kcal 77kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 0.48g 9.66g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 710mg 114mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 105mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 653mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 3.64mg 0.63mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.027mg 0.013mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 2.7µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 176IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 51µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.03mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.182mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.328mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.04mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.49µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.2µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.037mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.095mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.169mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.305mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.215mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.076mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.15mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.201mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.067mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.078g Hot chocolate
Saturated Fat 18.867g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.677g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.084g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheddar Cheese Hot 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 609mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.436g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.