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American cheese vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are American cheese and Cocoa bean different?

  • American cheese is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Cocoa bean is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa bean is 396% higher.
  • Cocoa bean has less Sodium.

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali 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.
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
8
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Calcium +841.4%
Contains more Selenium +53%
Contains more Iron +2363.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1730.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +1800.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Copper +7741.3%
Contains more Manganese +9014.6%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Contains more Calcium +841.4%
Contains more Selenium +53%
Contains more Iron +2363.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1730.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +1800.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Copper +7741.3%
Contains more Manganese +9014.6%

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.
American cheese
American cheese
6
:
5
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Cocoa bean
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% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Fats +142.7%
Contains more Water +1367%
Contains more Carbs +1475.7%
Contains more Other +15.2%
Equal in Protein - 18.1
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Cocoa bean
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more Fats +142.7%
Contains more Water +1367%
Contains more Carbs +1475.7%
Contains more Other +15.2%
Equal in Protein - 18.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +206.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Cocoa bean Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 28.5g Cocoa bean
Protein 18.13g 18.1g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 13.1g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 58.3g Cocoa bean
Calories 371kcal 220kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 1.76g Cocoa bean
Fiber 0g 29.8g Cocoa bean
Calcium 1045mg 111mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 15.52mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 26mg 476mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 641mg 728mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 132mg 2509mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 1671mg 19mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 2.49mg 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Copper 0.046mg 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 0.041mg 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 20.2µg 13.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.1mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.11mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.46mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 2.4mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.254mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.118mg Cocoa bean
Folate 8µg 32µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.4µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.772mg 0.716mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.701mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 1.097mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.907mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.187mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.869mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 1.086mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.312mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Cocoa bean
Trans Fat 1.144g Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 18.057g 7.76g Cocoa bean
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 4.39g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.42g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Cocoa bean
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
32%
American cheese
21%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1652mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.