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Cocoa bean vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cocoa bean and cheese

  • Cocoa bean is higher in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus, yet cheese is higher in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily copper needs 397% more than cheese.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cocoa bean is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali 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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Cheese
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 +1663%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3201.3%
Contains more IronIron +10985.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11923.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13740.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +539.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.9%

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% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Cheese
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3967.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +610%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.428mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Cheese
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 +1786.7%
Contains more OtherOther +110.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.4%
Contains more FatsFats +154.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1271.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 g
Cheese
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +110.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +238.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Cheese DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 0.03mg 397%
Iron 15.52mg 0.14mg 192%
Manganese 3.737mg 0.027mg 161%
Fiber 29.8g 0g 119%
Magnesium 476mg 27mg 107%
Potassium 2509mg 76mg 72%
Calcium 111mg 710mg 60%
Saturated fat 7.76g 18.867g 50%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Phosphorus 728mg 455mg 39%
Vitamin A 0µg 330µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Fats 13.1g 33.31g 31%
Sodium 19mg 653mg 28%
Selenium 13.2µg 28.5µg 28%
Zinc 6.37mg 3.64mg 25%
Caffeine 78mg 0mg 20%
Carbs 58.3g 3.09g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.059mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 9.246g 12%
Protein 18.1g 22.87g 10%
Calories 220kcal 404kcal 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 1.421g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.029mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.066mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.71mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.41mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.428mg 2%
Folate 32µg 27µg 1%
Choline 11.4mg 16.5mg 1%
Net carbs 28.5g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 1.76g 0.48g N/A
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean 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
20%
Cocoa bean
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.107g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.

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