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Cheddar Cheese vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Yolk

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, yet Yolk is richer in Choline, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin D, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Yolk is 329% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 6 times more Calcium than Yolk. Cheddar Cheese contains 710mg of Calcium, while Yolk contains 129mg.
  • Yolk contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Contains more Calcium +450.4%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%
Contains more Iron +1850%
Contains more Potassium +43.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Manganese +103.7%
Contains more Selenium +96.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Calcium +450.4%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%
Contains more Iron +1850%
Contains more Potassium +43.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Manganese +103.7%
Contains more Selenium +96.5%

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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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +506.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +629.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430.3%
Contains more Folate +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +506.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +629.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430.3%
Contains more Folate +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Fats +25.5%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Water +41.3%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
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 +44.2%
Contains more Fats +25.5%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Water +41.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.8%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +44.4%
Contains more Lactose +71.4%
Contains more Galactose +42.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
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 Glucose +44.4%
Contains more Lactose +71.4%
Contains more Galactose +42.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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.
Cheddar Cheese Yolk
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 3.59g Yolk
Protein 22.87g 15.86g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 26.54g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 3.59g Yolk
Calories 404kcal 322kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.48g 0.56g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 129mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 27mg 5mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 390mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 109mg Yolk
Sodium 653mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 3.64mg 2.3mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.027mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 28.5µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1242IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.71mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 24IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0.6µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.024mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 27µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.7µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.177mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.687mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.866mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.399mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.547mg 0.378mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.681mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.949mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.416mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 1085mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Yolk
Saturated Fat 18.867g 9.551g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.011g Yolk
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 4.204g Yolk
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 605mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.316g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 986mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.