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Chocolate vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate and Cheese

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, and Manganese, while Cheese has more Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 111% higher.
  • Cheese contains 57 times less Iron than Chocolate. Chocolate contains 8.02mg of Iron, while Cheese contains 0.14mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chocolate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Cheese
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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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +635.5%
Contains more IronIron +5628.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3326.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1167.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +850%

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 0% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Cheese
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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%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1128.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2384%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +756%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +378.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Cheese
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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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1879.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +368.6%
Contains more WaterWater +3716.5%
Contains more OtherOther +118.2%
~equal in Fats ~33.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.867g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.246g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Cheese
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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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1275%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~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.
Chocolate Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chocolate Cheese Opinion
Calories 546kcal 404kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 31.28g 33.31g Cheese
Net carbs 54.17g 3.09g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 3.09g Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 99mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 146mg 27mg Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 559mg 76mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.14mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.03mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 206mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 24mg 653mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 2µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 1.419mg 0.027mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.029mg Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.059mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.066mg Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 8.1µg 2.4µg Chocolate
Folate 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.112g 0.917g Chocolate
Choline 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.519g 18.867g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 9.246g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.421g 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 0.001g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g Cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Cheese
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
9%
Chocolate
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 629mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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