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Yolk vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yolk and Cheddar Cheese

  • Yolk is richer in Choline, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin D, and Folate, yet Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Yolk is 329% higher.
  • Yolk contains 50 times more Choline than Cheddar Cheese. Yolk contains 820.2mg of Choline, while Cheddar Cheese contains 16.5mg.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 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%
Contains more Calcium +450.4%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
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%
Contains more Calcium +450.4%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +58.3%

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.
Yolk
9
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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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.9%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Water +41.3%
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Fats +25.5%
Contains more Other +118.2%
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
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
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Contains more Water +41.3%
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Fats +25.5%
Contains more Other +118.2%

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%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +44.4%
Contains more Lactose +71.4%
Contains more Galactose +42.9%
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
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
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +44.4%
Contains more Lactose +71.4%
Contains more Galactose +42.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Cheddar Cheese
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 Yolk Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 3.09g Yolk
Protein 15.86g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 26.54g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.59g 3.09g Yolk
Calories 322kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 0.07g 0g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 129mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 2.73mg 0.14mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 390mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 109mg 76mg Yolk
Sodium 48mg 653mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.077mg 0.03mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.027mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 28.5µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 1242IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 330µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.71mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 24IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.6µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.029mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.428mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.059mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.41mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.066mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 27µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 1.1µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.687mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.866mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.399mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.217mg 1.025mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.949mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.416mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 1085mg 99mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 18.867g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0.001g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.01g Yolk
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 9.246g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.421g 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
Yolk Cheddar Cheese
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
90%
Yolk
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
79%
Cheddar Cheese

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.