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Cheddar Cheese vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheddar Cheese and Chocolate

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, 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 RAE than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese contains 330µg of Vitamin A RAE, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1167.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.9%
Contains more Zinc +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +850%
Contains more Iron +5628.6%
Contains more Magnesium +440.7%
Contains more Potassium +635.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +3326.7%
Contains more Manganese +5155.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +1167.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.9%
Contains more Zinc +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +850%
Contains more Iron +5628.6%
Contains more Magnesium +440.7%
Contains more Potassium +635.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Copper +3326.7%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2384%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +756%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1128.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +2384%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +756%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1128.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +368.6%
Contains more Water +3716.5%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +1879.6%
Equal in Fats - 31.28
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 Protein +368.6%
Contains more Water +3716.5%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +1879.6%
Equal in Fats - 31.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.519
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.54
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.519
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.54

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +1275%
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 Glucose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +1275%

Comparison summary table

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

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Cheddar Cheese Chocolate
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 629mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar 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. Cheddar 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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