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Swiss cheese vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Swiss cheese and Chocolate

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 118% more.
  • Swiss cheese contains 144 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chocolate. Swiss cheese contains 288µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chocolate contains 2µg.
  • Chocolate contains less Cholesterol.

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

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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 Calcium +1489.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.6%
Contains more Zinc +117.4%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Iron +6069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +342.4%
Contains more Potassium +676.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Copper +2087.2%
Contains more Manganese +5357.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +1489.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.6%
Contains more Zinc +117.4%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Iron +6069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +342.4%
Contains more Potassium +676.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.2%
Contains more Copper +2087.2%
Contains more Manganese +5357.7%

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 A +1994%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +504%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1032.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +478.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1994%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +504%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1032.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +478.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +452.5%
Contains more Water +3779.4%
Contains more Other +75.3%
Contains more Carbs +4147.9%
Equal in Fats - 31.28
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +452.5%
Contains more Water +3779.4%
Contains more Other +75.3%
Contains more Carbs +4147.9%
Equal in Fats - 31.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.519
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.519

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 26.96g 4.88g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 1.44g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 393kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 0g 47.9g Swiss cheese
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 890mg 56mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 33mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 574mg 206mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 187mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 4.37mg 2.01mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.026mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 30µg 3µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 50IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 2µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.54mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.05mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.297mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.042mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.23µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.987g 0.112g Chocolate
Saturated Fat 18.227g 18.519g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 1.092g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.085g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swiss cheese Chocolate
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
48%
Swiss cheese
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.292g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.