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Swiss cheese vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Swiss cheese and Yolk

  • Swiss cheese has more Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Yolk is higher in Choline, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin D, Folate, and Iron.
  • Yolk covers your daily Cholesterol needs 331% more than Swiss cheese.
  • Yolk contains 7 times less Calcium than Swiss cheese. Swiss cheese contains 890mg of Calcium, while Yolk contains 129mg.
  • Yolk has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, swiss 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 +589.9%
Contains more Magnesium +560%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Potassium +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Contains more Copper +63.8%
Contains more Manganese +111.5%
Contains more Selenium +86.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Calcium +589.9%
Contains more Magnesium +560%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Potassium +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Contains more Copper +63.8%
Contains more Manganese +111.5%
Contains more Selenium +86.7%

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 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +330%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +747%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393%
Contains more Folate +1360%
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%
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 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +330%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +747%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393%
Contains more Folate +1360%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Other +75.3%
Contains more Carbs +149.3%
Contains more Water +39%
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 +70%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Other +75.3%
Contains more Carbs +149.3%
Contains more Water +39%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.5%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.5%

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 Yolk
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 3.59g Yolk
Protein 26.96g 15.86g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 26.54g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 3.59g Yolk
Calories 393kcal 322kcal Swiss cheese
Fructose 0g 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0g 0.56g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 129mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 33mg 5mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 390mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 109mg Yolk
Sodium 187mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 4.37mg 2.3mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.026mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 30µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1047IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.6mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.024mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 10µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 1.95µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.7µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.177mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.687mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.866mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 1.399mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 1.217mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.378mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.681mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.949mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.416mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 1085mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Yolk
Saturated Fat 18.227g 9.551g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 4.204g Yolk
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 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
48%
Swiss cheese
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.676g)
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 - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 992mg)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.