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

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The main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Cocoa solids

  • Cheddar 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 from Cocoa solids is 418% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain less Saturated Fat.

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.
Contains more Calcium +454.7%
Contains more Selenium +99.3%
Contains more Iron +9800%
Contains more Magnesium +1748.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +1905.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +87.1%
Contains more Copper +12526.7%
Contains more Manganese +14111.1%
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 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Calcium +454.7%
Contains more Selenium +99.3%
Contains more Iron +9800%
Contains more Magnesium +1748.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +1905.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +87.1%
Contains more Copper +12526.7%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +610%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3603.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Folate +18.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +610%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3603.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more Folate +18.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +143.1%
Contains more Water +1134%
Contains more Carbs +1773.8%
Contains more Other +56.3%
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 Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +143.1%
Contains more Water +1134%
Contains more Carbs +1773.8%
Contains more Other +56.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Cheddar Cheese Cocoa solids
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cheddar Cheese Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Protein 22.87g 19.6g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 13.7g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 404kcal 228kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 1.75g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 710mg 128mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 27mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 455mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 76mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 653mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 3.64mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.03mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.027mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 28.5µg 14.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.1mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.241mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.254mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Folate 27µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.293mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.776mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.76mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.189mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.983mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.202mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.941mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.177mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.339mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Trans Fat 0.917g Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 18.867g 8.07g Cocoa solids
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 4.57g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.44g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Cocoa solids
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
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 632mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
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?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar 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. Cheddar 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.

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