Goat cheese vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are goat cheese and chocolate different?
- Goat cheese is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin A, calcium, and phosphorus; however, chocolate is richer in iron, manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for chocolate is 80% higher.
- Goat cheese contains 29 times more vitamin A than chocolate. While goat cheese contains 1464IU of vitamin A, chocolate contains only 50IU.
- Chocolate has less cholesterol.
- Goat cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than chocolate (23).
Cheese, goat, semisoft type and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +432.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +403.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +253.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +395.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +204.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1425.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +20250% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +188% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1252% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +224% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +342.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4592.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50875% |
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Fats
~31.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.62mg | 8.02mg | 80% |
| Manganese | 0.093mg | 1.419mg | 58% |
| Copper | 0.564mg | 1.028mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.676mg | 0.05mg | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 407µg | 2µg | 45% |
| Protein | 21.58g | 4.88g | 33% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 146mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 298mg | 56mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 375mg | 206mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 8mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 61.17g | 20% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 24mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 559mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 2.01mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 20.639g | 18.519g | 10% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 546kcal | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.808g | 9.54g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 8.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.025mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.709g | 1.092g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.148mg | 0.725mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Fats | 29.84g | 31.28g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0.23µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.805mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.893mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.549mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.575mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.859mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.485mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.589mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | 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
32%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.12g)
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.