Chocolate vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chocolate and cheese sandwich
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, and magnesium; however, cheese sandwich is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Chocolate covers your daily copper needs 96% more than cheese sandwich.
- Cheese sandwich contains 4 times less saturated fat than chocolate. Chocolate contains 18.519g of saturated fat, while cheese sandwich contains 4.129g.
- The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +170.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +206.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +542.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +264.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +710% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1332% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +754% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +339.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +521.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +229.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~58.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +739.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~10.351g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.16mg | 96% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 2.62mg | 68% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 4.129g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 9.166g | 54% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 24.3µg | 39% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 839mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.427mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.358mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 382mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 54mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.261mg | 17% |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 7g | 3.1g | 16% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 204mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 1.083mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 3.185mg | 15% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.87mg | 10% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 25g | 10% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 9.8g | 10% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 306mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.622mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 10.351g | 2% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 497kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 58.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 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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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 815mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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