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Chocolate vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate and Cream cheese different?

  • Chocolate is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 112% higher.
  • Chocolate has less Cholesterol.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Cheese, cream 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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
8
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
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%
Contains more Calcium +73.2%
Contains more Selenium +186.7%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
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%
Contains more Calcium +73.2%
Contains more Selenium +186.7%

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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
4
:
8
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Vitamin B3 +696.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +285.7%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.023
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.22
Chocolate
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%
Cream cheese
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +696.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +285.7%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.023
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
3
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Carbs +1008.2%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +10.1%
Contains more Water +5324.7%
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Carbs +1008.2%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +10.1%
Contains more Water +5324.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
2
:
1
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.213
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.907
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.213
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.907

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
1
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +127.9%
Chocolate
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
Cream cheese
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
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +127.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate Cream cheese
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 Chocolate Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 5.52g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 31.28g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 61.17g 5.52g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 350kcal Chocolate
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 47.9g 3.76g Cream cheese
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 8.02mg 0.11mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 9mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 107mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 132mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 314mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.5mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.018mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.011mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 50IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.023mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.091mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.056mg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.22µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 2.1µg 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 8mg 101mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 18.519g 20.213g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 8.907g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.483g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g 0.807g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Cream 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
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
21%
Cream cheese

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