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Cheese vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheese and Chocolate

  • Cheese has more Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 111% higher.
  • Chocolate contains 165 times less Vitamin A than Cheese. Cheese contains 330µg of Vitamin A, while Chocolate contains 2µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chocolate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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.
Cheese
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1167.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +850%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +635.5%
Contains more IronIron +5628.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3326.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5155.6%

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.
Cheese
10
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2384%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +756%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +378.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1128.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +237.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
4
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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +368.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3716.5%
Contains more OtherOther +118.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1879.6%
~equal in Fats ~31.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
1
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
64% 33% 4%
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 +30.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.519g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.54g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
97% 3%
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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1275%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Chocolate Opinion
Calories 404kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 22.87g 4.88g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 31.28g Cheese
Net carbs 3.09g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 3.09g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 99mg 8mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 710mg 56mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 0.14mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 0.48g 47.9g Cheese
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.03mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 3.64mg 2.01mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 206mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 24mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 1242IU 50IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 2µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.54mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 28.5µg 3µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.025mg Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.05mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.297mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.042mg Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.23µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.112g Chocolate
Choline 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 18.519g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.092g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Chocolate
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
33%
Cheese
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 629mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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