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Cheese vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheese and cocoa solids

  • Cheese is richer in calcium and vitamin B12, yet cocoa solids are richer in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 418% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain less saturated Fat.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index than cocoa solids.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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
Cheese
2
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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +454.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +99.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1748.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1905.3%
Contains more IronIron +9800%
Contains more CopperCopper +12526.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14111.1%

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
Cheese
7
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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +610%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3603.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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
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 ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more FatsFats +143.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1134%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1773.8%
Contains more OtherOther +56.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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
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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Cocoa solids Opinion
Calories 404kcal 228kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 19.6g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 13.7g Cheese
Net carbs 3.09g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Carbs 3.09g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 710mg 128mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Iron 0.14mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 0.48g 1.75g Cheese
Fiber 0g 37g Cocoa solids
Copper 0.03mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 3.64mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 455mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 653mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.1mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 28.5µg 14.3µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.241mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.254mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 27µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Trans Fat 0.917g Cocoa solids
Choline 16.5mg 12mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 8.07g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 4.57g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.44g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.293mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.776mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.76mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.189mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.983mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.202mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.941mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.177mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.339mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
33%
Cheese
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 632mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.797g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. 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.