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American cheese vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between American cheese and Turkey egg

  • American cheese has more Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Turkey egg has more Iron, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Turkey egg is 278% higher.
  • Turkey egg has 11 times less Sodium than American cheese. American cheese has 1671mg of Sodium, while Turkey egg has 151mg.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 30% 13% 154% 21% 43% 73% 20% 5% 187%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +955.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +277.1%
Contains more IronIron +550.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.8%
~equal in Potassium ~142mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.038mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 57% 16% 18% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 33% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +368.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +787.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.5%
Contains more FatsFats +167.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221.7%
Contains more OtherOther +757%
Contains more WaterWater +83%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +80.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Turkey egg Opinion
Calories 371kcal 171kcal American cheese
Protein 18.13g 13.68g American cheese
Fats 31.79g 11.88g American cheese
Net carbs 3.7g 1.15g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 1.15g American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 933mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 13mg American cheese
Calcium 1045mg 99mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 142mg Turkey egg
Iron 0.63mg 4.1mg Turkey egg
Sugar 2.26g Turkey egg
Copper 0.046mg 0.062mg Turkey egg
Zinc 2.49mg 1.58mg American cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 170mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 151mg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 945IU 554IU American cheese
Vitamin A 250µg 166µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.038mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 34.3µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.11mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.47mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.024mg American cheese
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.889mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.131mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.69µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 2.6µg American cheese
Folate 8µg 71µg Turkey egg
Trans Fat 1.144g Turkey egg
Choline 36.2mg American cheese
Saturated Fat 18.057g 3.632g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 4.571g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 1.658g Turkey egg
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.219mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.672mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.855mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 1.201mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 0.924mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.442mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.773mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg 0.985mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 0.33mg American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Turkey egg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
American cheese
44%
Turkey egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
55%
Turkey egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 833mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.