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Hot chocolate vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hot chocolate and Swiss cheese

  • Hot chocolate has more Vitamin D, however, Swiss cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 107% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate has less Cholesterol.

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

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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 +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +173.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Copper +119.1%
Contains more Calcium +680.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +446.7%
Contains more Zinc +593.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +1011.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +173.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Copper +119.1%
Contains more Calcium +680.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +446.7%
Contains more Zinc +593.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +1011.1%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +524.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.353
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +524.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.353

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +645.8%
Contains more Water +119.1%
Contains more Protein +665.9%
Contains more Fats +1224.4%
Contains more Other +213.7%
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +645.8%
Contains more Water +119.1%
Contains more Protein +665.9%
Contains more Fats +1224.4%
Contains more Other +213.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1088.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1496.4%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1088.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1496.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot chocolate Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 9.74g 1.44g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.52g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 2.34g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 10.74g 1.44g Hot chocolate
Calories 77kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Fructose 0.01g 0g Hot chocolate
Sugar 9.66g 0g Swiss cheese
Fiber 1g 0g Hot chocolate
Calcium 114mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.42mg 0.13mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 23mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 105mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 197mg 72mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 44mg 187mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.63mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.103mg 0.047mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.013mg 0.026mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 2.7µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 176IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 51µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.011mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.064mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.353mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.071mg Swiss cheese
Folate 5µg 10µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.095mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.169mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 0.305mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 0.215mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.076mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 0.201mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.067mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 8mg 93mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g 0.987g Hot chocolate
Saturated Fat 1.431g 18.227g Hot chocolate
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 1.341g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot chocolate Swiss 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%
Hot chocolate
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Hot chocolate
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.796g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients
  2. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.