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Cocoa solids vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa solids and American cheese different?

  • Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium, while American cheese is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily need of Copper 416% more than American cheese.
  • Cocoa solids are lower in Saturated Fat.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types were used in this article.

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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 +2100%
Contains more Magnesium +1819.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Potassium +1054.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +173.5%
Contains more Copper +8134.8%
Contains more Manganese +9258.5%
Contains more Calcium +716.4%
Contains more Selenium +41.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +2100%
Contains more Magnesium +1819.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Potassium +1054.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +173.5%
Contains more Copper +8134.8%
Contains more Manganese +9258.5%
Contains more Calcium +716.4%
Contains more Selenium +41.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.234
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.234
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1464.9%
Contains more Fats +132%
Contains more Water +1220.3%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.13
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Carbs +1464.9%
Contains more Fats +132%
Contains more Water +1220.3%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.3%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 3.7g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 18.13g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 57.9g 3.7g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 371kcal American cheese
Sugar 1.75g 2.26g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 0g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 13.86mg 0.63mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 26mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 641mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 132mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 1671mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 2.49mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.046mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.041mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.015mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.234mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.076mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.054mg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 8µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.232mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.772mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.189mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.983mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.202mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.939mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.339mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Cocoa solids
Trans Fat 1.144g Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 18.057g Cocoa solids
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 1.286g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids American cheese
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
16%
Cocoa solids
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 1650mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.987g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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 solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

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

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