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Cream cheese vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cream cheese and Yolk

  • Cream cheese has less Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Folate, and Iron.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 328% more.
  • Cream cheese has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Yolk. Cream cheese has 20.213g of Saturated Fat, while Yolk has 9.551g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cream and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
8
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +33%
Contains more Iron +2381.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +327.8%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +551.2%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Yolk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +33%
Contains more Iron +2381.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +327.8%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +551.2%

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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
9
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Folate +1522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +786.4%
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
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 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Folate +1522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +786.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
2
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Fats +29.8%
Contains more Carbs +53.8%
Contains more Protein +157.9%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Equal in Water - 52.31
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 Fats +29.8%
Contains more Carbs +53.8%
Contains more Protein +157.9%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Equal in Water - 52.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
0
:
3
Yolk
Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.5%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Yolk
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
5
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +5271.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Cream cheese
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +5271.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 3.59g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 34.44g 26.54g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 3.59g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 322kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Fructose 0g 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 3.76g 0.56g Yolk
Calcium 97mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 0.11mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 9mg 5mg Cream cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 132mg 109mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 0.5mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.018mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.011mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 8.6µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1111IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.86mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.024mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 9µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0.7µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.233mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 0.657mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.567mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.191mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.395mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.175mg 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 101mg 1085mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 9.551g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.011g Yolk
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 4.204g Yolk
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Yolk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Cream cheese
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.662g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 984mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.