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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +360% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +309.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +780.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +511.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +286.2% |
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 | +4133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +932% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +980% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +506.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +59.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +305.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +5226% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
15.86 g
Fats:
26.54 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
52.31 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.3% |
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Fats
~26.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 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 | -48.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +50.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 353kcal | 322kcal |
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| Protein | 21.4g | 15.86g |
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| Fats | 28.74g | 26.54g |
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| Net carbs | 2.34g | 3.59g |
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| Carbs | 2.34g | 3.59g |
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| Cholesterol | 75mg | 1085mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 218IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 528mg | 129mg |
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| Potassium | 256mg | 109mg |
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| Iron | 0.31mg | 2.73mg |
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| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.56g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 2.66mg | 2.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 387mg | 390mg |
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| Sodium | 1146mg | 48mg |
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| Vitamin A | 721IU | 1442IU |
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| Vitamin A | 198µg | 381µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2.58mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 5.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.055mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 56µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.528mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 2.99mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 1.95µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.7µg |
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| Folate | 36µg | 146µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 820.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.669g | 9.551g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.778g | 11.738g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 4.204g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.177mg |
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| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.687mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 0.866mg |
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| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.399mg |
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| Lysine | 1.852mg | 1.217mg |
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| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.378mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 0.681mg |
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| Valine | 1.556mg | 0.949mg |
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| Histidine | 0.758mg | 0.416mg |
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| Fructose | 0.07g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.114g |
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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
40%
118%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 1098mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.118g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.