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Chocolate vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate and Cheddar Cheese

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, and Manganese, while Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 111% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 57 times less Iron than Chocolate. Chocolate contains 8.02mg of Iron, while Cheddar Cheese contains 0.14mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chocolate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 Iron +5628.6%
Contains more Magnesium +440.7%
Contains more Potassium +635.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +3326.7%
Contains more Manganese +5155.6%
Contains more Calcium +1167.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.9%
Contains more Zinc +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +850%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +5628.6%
Contains more Magnesium +440.7%
Contains more Potassium +635.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +3326.7%
Contains more Manganese +5155.6%
Contains more Calcium +1167.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.9%
Contains more Zinc +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +850%

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 B3 +1128.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2384%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +756%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +378.3%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1128.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2384%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +756%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +378.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1879.6%
Contains more Protein +368.6%
Contains more Water +3716.5%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Equal in Fats - 33.31
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
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
Contains more Carbs +1879.6%
Contains more Protein +368.6%
Contains more Water +3716.5%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Equal in Fats - 33.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +1275%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +1275%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 3.09g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 31.28g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 61.17g 3.09g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 404kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 8.02mg 0.14mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 27mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 559mg 76mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 653mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 1.028mg 0.03mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.027mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 50IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.059mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 8.1µg 2.4µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 8mg 99mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g 0.917g Chocolate
Saturated Fat 18.519g 18.867g Chocolate
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 9.246g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

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Chocolate Cheddar Cheese
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
10%
Chocolate
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 629mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

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

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