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Blue cheese vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Blue cheese and Yolk different?

  • Blue cheese is higher in Calcium, however, Yolk is richer in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Yolk is 337% higher.
  • Blue cheese contains 24 times more Sodium than Yolk. While Blue cheese contains 1146mg of Sodium, Yolk contains only 48mg.

Cheese, blue and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh are the varieties 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 Calcium +309.3%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Potassium +134.9%
Contains more Zinc +15.7%
Contains more Iron +780.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Manganese +511.1%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 390
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Calcium +309.3%
Contains more Magnesium +360%
Contains more Potassium +134.9%
Contains more Zinc +15.7%
Contains more Iron +780.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Manganese +511.1%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 390

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 +4133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +932%
Contains more Vitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +506.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more Folate +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 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 +4133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +932%
Contains more Vitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +506.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more Folate +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.9%
Contains more Other +200.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Water +23.3%
Equal in Fats - 26.54
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 +34.9%
Contains more Other +200.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Water +23.3%
Equal in Fats - 26.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +425.5%
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +425.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blue 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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 3.59g Yolk
Protein 21.4g 15.86g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 26.54g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 3.59g Yolk
Calories 353kcal 322kcal Blue cheese
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.5g 0.56g Blue cheese
Calcium 528mg 129mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 23mg 5mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 387mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 256mg 109mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 2.66mg 2.3mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.009mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 14.5µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 721IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 21IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0.5µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.024mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 36µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.7µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.177mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.687mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.866mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 1.399mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 1.217mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.378mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.681mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 0.949mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.416mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 1085mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.669g 9.551g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue 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
42%
Blue cheese
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 1098mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.118g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.