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Swiss cheese vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Swiss cheese and Hot chocolate

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Hot chocolate is higher in Vitamin D.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 107% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate contains 13 times less Saturated Fat than Swiss cheese. Swiss cheese contains 18.227g of Saturated Fat, while Hot chocolate contains 1.431g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, swiss and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
6
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4
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Calcium +680.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +446.7%
Contains more Zinc +593.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +1011.1%
Contains more Iron +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +173.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Copper +119.1%
Swiss cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Hot chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +680.7%
Contains more Magnesium +43.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +446.7%
Contains more Zinc +593.7%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +1011.1%
Contains more Iron +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +173.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Copper +119.1%

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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
8
:
4
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Vitamin A +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +524.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328
Swiss cheese
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%
Hot chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +494.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +524.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.328

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
3
:
2
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Protein +665.9%
Contains more Fats +1224.4%
Contains more Other +213.7%
Contains more Carbs +645.8%
Contains more Water +119.1%
Swiss cheese
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Hot chocolate
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +665.9%
Contains more Fats +1224.4%
Contains more Other +213.7%
Contains more Carbs +645.8%
Contains more Water +119.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
2
:
1
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1088.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1496.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Swiss cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Hot chocolate
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1088.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1496.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%

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 Hot chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 26.96g 3.52g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 2.34g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 393kcal 77kcal Swiss cheese
Fructose 0g 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 0g 9.66g Swiss cheese
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 890mg 114mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 33mg 23mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 105mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 187mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 4.37mg 0.63mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.026mg 0.013mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 30µg 2.7µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 176IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 51µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.03mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.182mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.328mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.04mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 5µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.49µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.2µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.037mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.095mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.169mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 0.305mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.215mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.076mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.15mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.201mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.067mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.987g 0.078g Hot chocolate
Saturated Fat 18.227g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 0.677g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.084g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Hot 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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.796g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.