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American cheese vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are American cheese and Yolk different?

  • American cheese is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Yolk is higher in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin D.
  • Yolk covers your daily need of Cholesterol 328% more than American cheese.
  • American cheese contains 35 times more Sodium than Yolk. American cheese contains 1671mg of Sodium, while Yolk contains 48mg.

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
American cheese
American cheese
5
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5
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Calcium +710.1%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Iron +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +34.1%
Contains more Selenium +177.2%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Yolk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Calcium +710.1%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Iron +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +34.1%
Contains more Selenium +177.2%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3

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.
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
9
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +641.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.1%
Contains more Folate +1725%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
American cheese
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%
Yolk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +641.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.1%
Contains more Folate +1725%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
4
:
1
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Other +298.2%
Contains more Water +32.1%
Equal in Carbs - 3.59
American cheese
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
Yolk
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Other +298.2%
Contains more Water +32.1%
Equal in Carbs - 3.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
0
:
3
Yolk
Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.9%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Yolk
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
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4
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Lactose +2971.4%
Contains more Galactose +57.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
American cheese
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Yolk
13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Lactose +2971.4%
Contains more Galactose +57.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 3.59g American cheese
Protein 18.13g 15.86g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 26.54g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 3.59g American cheese
Calories 371kcal 322kcal American cheese
Fructose 0g 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 2.26g 0.56g Yolk
Calcium 1045mg 129mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 26mg 5mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 390mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 109mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 2.49mg 2.3mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.041mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 20.2µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 945IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.8mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 23IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0.6µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.024mg American cheese
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 8µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.7µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.177mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.687mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.866mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 1.399mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 1.217mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.378mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.681mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.949mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.416mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 1085mg American cheese
Trans Fat 1.144g Yolk
Saturated Fat 18.057g 9.551g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0.011g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 4.204g Yolk
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Yolk
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
32%
American cheese
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 1623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 985mg)
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.