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Cheese vs. Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheese and Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids

  • Cheese has more Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, however, Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids covers your daily need of Copper 193% more than Cheese.
  • Cheese has 165 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids. While Cheese has 330µg of Vitamin A RAE, Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has only 2µg.
  • Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cheddar and Chocolate, dark, 70-85% 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
3
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 163% 22% 63% 446% 589% 90% 132% 2.6% 254% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +872.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +319.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +744.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +840.8%
Contains more IronIron +8400%
Contains more CopperCopper +5786.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7114.8%
~equal in Zinc ~3.31mg

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
8
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% 2.3% 12% 0% 8.5% 18% 20% 25% 8.8% 35% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3084.6%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +448.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +292.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1686.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +204.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.418mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
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
8% 43% 46% 2%
Protein: 7.79 g
Fats: 42.63 g
Carbs: 45.9 g
Water: 1.37 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +193.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2602.2%
Contains more OtherOther +60.6%
Contains more FatsFats +28%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1385.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
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% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 24.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.781 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +38.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 23.99 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids Opinion
Calories 404kcal 598kcal Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Protein 22.87g 7.79g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 42.63g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Net carbs 3.09g 35g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Carbs 3.09g 45.9g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Cholesterol 99mg 3mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin D 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 228mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Calcium 710mg 73mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 715mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Iron 0.14mg 11.9mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Sugar 0.48g 23.99g Cheese
Fiber 0g 10.9g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Copper 0.03mg 1.766mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Zinc 3.64mg 3.31mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 308mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 20mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin A 1242IU 39IU Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 2µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.59mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 1.948mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Selenium 28.5µg 6.8µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.034mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.078mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.054mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.418mg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.038mg Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.28µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 7.3µg Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Folate 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.03g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Choline 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 24.489g Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 12.781g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.257g 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 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.034g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.208g Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
11%
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
180%
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.622g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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, dark, 70-85% cacao solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170273/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.