American cheese vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are American cheese and yolk different?
- American cheese is richer in calcium and phosphorus, while yolk is higher in choline, selenium, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin D.
- Yolk covers your daily need for cholesterol, 328% more than American cheese.
- American cheese contains 35 times more sodium than yolk. American cheese contains 1671mg of sodium, while yolk contains 48mg.
- American cheese has a higher glycemic index (27) than yolk (0).
Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +420% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +710.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +222.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1073.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +641.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +548.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1725% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2165.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
15.86 g
Fats:
26.54 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
52.31 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +298.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.1% |
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Carbs
~3.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.204 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +226.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
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 LactoseLactose | +2971.4% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +57.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 1085mg | 328% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 820.2mg | 143% |
| Calcium | 1045mg | 129mg | 92% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 48mg | 71% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 56µg | 65% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 2.99mg | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 9.551g | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 390mg | 36% |
| Folate | 8µg | 146µg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 2.73mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 5.4µg | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 218IU | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.528mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.35mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 1.95µg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 4.204g | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 381µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.176mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 2.58mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 11.738g | 9% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 26.54g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 5mg | 5% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 15.86g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 322kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 109mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 3.59g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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114%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 1623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 985mg)
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.