Cheddar Cheese vs. Semisweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Semisweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
semisweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and semisweet chocolate:
- Both semisweet chocolate and cheddar cheese are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Cheddar cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Semisweet chocolate has 32 times less cholesterol than cheddar cheese.
- Semisweet chocolate is a great source of iron.
- Semisweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Semisweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both semisweet chocolate and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Semisweet chocolate has 28% more calories than cheddar cheese - semisweet chocolate has 517 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to semisweet chocolate per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for semisweet chocolate, 3:51:46 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Semisweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 51% |
| Fat | 74% | 46% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Semisweet chocolate is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 95% less carbohydrates than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 66g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Semisweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - semisweet chocolate has 6.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Semisweet chocolate is high in sugar and cheddar cheese has 99% less sugar than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 53.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 415% more protein than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 4.4g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both semisweet chocolate and cheddar cheese are high in saturated fat. Cheddar cheese has 21% more saturated fat than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both semisweet chocolate and cheddar cheese are low in trans fat - semisweet chocolate has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Semisweet chocolate has 32 times less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - semisweet chocolate has 3mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than semisweet chocolate - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than semisweet chocolate - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin E than semisweet chocolate - cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and semisweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cheddar cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Cheddar Cheese | Semisweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 27 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Semisweet chocolate is a great source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than cheddar cheese - semisweet chocolate has 2.9mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Cheddar cheese has more potassium than semisweet chocolate - cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Semisweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits) .
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FAQ
Does semisweet chocolate or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both semisweet chocolate and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Semisweet chocolate has 30% more calories than cheddar cheese - semisweet chocolate has 517 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does semisweet chocolate or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, semisweet chocolate is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 66g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does semisweet chocolate or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.