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Chocolate vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chocolate and muenster cheese

  • Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber; however, muenster cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 111% more.
  • Chocolate contains less cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Cheese, muenster.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 215% 12% 15% 10% 77% 201% 82% 1% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +317.2%
Contains more IronIron +1856.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +3216.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17637.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1180.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
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% 99% 5.2% 9% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +603.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +224%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +539.1%
~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
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5361.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +379.7%
Contains more WaterWater +4206.2%
Contains more OtherOther +115.3%
~equal in Fats ~30.04g

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.661 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~19.113g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.711g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 0.031mg 111%
Iron 8.02mg 0.41mg 95%
Calcium 56mg 717mg 66%
Manganese 1.419mg 0.008mg 61%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 1.47µg 52%
Phosphorus 206mg 468mg 37%
Protein 4.88g 23.41g 37%
Vitamin A 2µg 298µg 33%
Cholesterol 8mg 96mg 29%
Magnesium 146mg 27mg 28%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Sodium 24mg 628mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.32mg 21%
Selenium 3µg 14.5µg 21%
Carbs 61.17g 1.12g 20%
Potassium 559mg 134mg 13%
Caffeine 43mg 0mg 11%
Calories 546kcal 368kcal 9%
Zinc 2.01mg 2.81mg 7%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 2.5µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.103mg 4%
Vitamin D 22IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Saturated fat 18.519g 19.113g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.661g 3%
Fats 31.28g 30.04g 2%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.19mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 8.711g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 54.17g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 1.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Muenster 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%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.78g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 604mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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.
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.