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Cheesecake vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheesecake and chocolate different?

  • Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and potassium than cheesecake.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 112% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 18 times more sodium than chocolate. While cheesecake contains 438mg of sodium, chocolate contains only 24mg.
  • Chocolate has a lower glycemic index (23) than cheesecake (50).

Cheesecake commercially prepared and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 SeleniumSelenium +73.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1227.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +521.1%
Contains more IronIron +1173%
Contains more CopperCopper +5040%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +913.6%
~equal in Calcium ~56mg

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.
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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7850%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.54mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +12.7%
Contains more WaterWater +4601%
Contains more FatsFats +39%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.9%
Contains more OtherOther +88.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.02mg 1.028mg 112%
Iron 0.63mg 8.02mg 92%
Manganese 0.14mg 1.419mg 56%
Saturated fat 9.921g 18.519g 39%
Magnesium 11mg 146mg 32%
Fiber 0.4g 7g 26%
Sodium 438mg 24mg 18%
Vitamin A 159µg 2µg 17%
Phosphorus 93mg 206mg 16%
Cholesterol 55mg 8mg 16%
Fats 22.5g 31.28g 14%
Potassium 90mg 559mg 14%
Zinc 0.51mg 2.01mg 14%
Carbs 25.5g 61.17g 12%
Calories 321kcal 546kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.05mg 11%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Folate 18µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.297mg 5%
Selenium 5.2µg 3µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 8.1µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.23µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 1.092g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.725mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 9.54g 2%
Protein 5.5g 4.88g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.042mg 1%
Calcium 51mg 56mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.54mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.025mg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
19%
Cheesecake
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.598g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.