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

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How are cheese sandwich and cocoa solids different?

  • Cheese sandwich is richer in vitamin B1, while cocoa solids are higher in copper, iron, fiber, manganese, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily need for copper, 403% more than cheese sandwich.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 40 times more sodium than cocoa solids. Cheese sandwich contains 839mg of sodium, while cocoa solids contain 21mg.
  • Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index (54) than cocoa solids (24).

Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +824.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +398%
Contains more IronIron +429%
Contains more CopperCopper +2267.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +682.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +359%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +82.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more OtherOther +52.6%
~equal in Carbs ~57.9g
~equal in Water ~3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +126.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1983.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.16mg 3.788mg 403%
Iron 2.62mg 13.86mg 141%
Fiber 3.1g 37g 136%
Manganese 1.083mg 3.837mg 120%
Magnesium 54mg 499mg 106%
Caffeine 230mg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.44g 58%
Zinc 0.87mg 6.81mg 54%
Phosphorus 382mg 734mg 50%
Sodium 839mg 21mg 36%
Potassium 306mg 1524mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.078mg 23%
Protein 9.8g 19.6g 20%
Selenium 24.3µg 14.3µg 18%
Saturated fat 4.129g 8.07g 18%
Fats 25g 13.7g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 4.57g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.241mg 14%
Calories 497kcal 228kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.118mg 11%
Folate 64µg 32µg 8%
Calcium 204mg 128mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.254mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 2.185mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Choline 12mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 20.9g N/A
Carbs 58.2g 57.9g 0%
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Cocoa solids
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Cheese sandwich
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 818mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.941g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients
  2. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.