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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.

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 Iron +206.1%
Contains more Magnesium +170.4%
Contains more Potassium +82.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Contains more Copper +542.5%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Calcium +264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.4%
Contains more Selenium +710%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Iron +206.1%
Contains more Magnesium +170.4%
Contains more Potassium +82.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +131%
Contains more Copper +542.5%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Calcium +264.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.4%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +42%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1332%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +754%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +42%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1332%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +754%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +521.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Protein +100.8%
Contains more Water +229.9%
Contains more Other +123.5%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Protein +100.8%
Contains more Water +229.9%
Contains more Other +123.5%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +739.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.351
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +739.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.351

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 sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 4.88g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 31.28g 25g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 58.2g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 497kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 7g 3.1g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 8.02mg 2.62mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 54mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 559mg 306mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 839mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.87mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.16mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 1.083mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 50IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.12µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 8mg 7mg Cheese sandwich
Trans Fat 0.112g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 18.519g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate Cheese sandwich
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
10%
Chocolate
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 815mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.