Cream cheese vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cream cheese and chocolate different?
- Cream cheese is higher in vitamin A and vitamin B2; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 112% higher.
- Cream cheese contains 154 times more vitamin A than chocolate. While cream cheese contains 308µg of vitamin A, chocolate contains only 2µg.
- Chocolate has less cholesterol.
- Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than chocolate (23).
Cheese, cream and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +186.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1522.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +323.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7190.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5611.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +302% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12800% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +696.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +285.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5324.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1008.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.9% |
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Fats
~31.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.8% |
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Saturated fat
~18.519g
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Monounsaturated fat
~9.54g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.76 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +127.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.018mg | 1.028mg | 112% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 8.02mg | 99% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 1.419mg | 61% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 2µg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 146mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 8mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Carbs | 5.52g | 61.17g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 206mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.05mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 2.01mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 24mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 559mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 3µg | 10% |
| Calories | 350kcal | 546kcal | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 20.213g | 18.519g | 8% |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 5% | |
| Fats | 34.44g | 31.28g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 8.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 0.297mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 0.725mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.15g | 4.88g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 1.092g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 9.54g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.52g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.76g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.23µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.085g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
21%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.694g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals