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Cocoa solids vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cocoa solids and Cheddar Cheese

  • Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, and Phosphorus, yet Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 418% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened 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 +9800%
Contains more Magnesium +1748.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +1905.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +87.1%
Contains more Copper +12526.7%
Contains more Manganese +14111.1%
Contains more Calcium +454.7%
Contains more Selenium +99.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +9800%
Contains more Magnesium +1748.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +1905.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +87.1%
Contains more Copper +12526.7%
Contains more Manganese +14111.1%
Contains more Calcium +454.7%
Contains more Selenium +99.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3603.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Folate +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +610%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
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 B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3603.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Folate +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +610%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1773.8%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +143.1%
Contains more Water +1134%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 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 +1773.8%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +143.1%
Contains more Water +1134%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 3.09g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 13.7g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 57.9g 3.09g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 1.75g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 37g 0g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 13.86mg 0.14mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 27mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 455mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 76mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 653mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 3.64mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.03mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.027mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.029mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.059mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.066mg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 27µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.4µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.776mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.76mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.189mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.983mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.202mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.177mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.339mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Cocoa solids
Trans Fat 0.917g Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 18.867g Cocoa solids
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids 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
16%
Cocoa solids
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 632mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.797g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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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