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Cheese sandwich vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheese sandwich and yolk different?

  • Cheese sandwich is richer in manganese and vitamin B3, while yolk is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Yolk covers your daily need for cholesterol, 359% more than cheese sandwich.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 133 times more vitamin B3 than yolk. Cheese sandwich contains 3.185mg of vitamin B3, while yolk contains 0.024mg.
  • Yolk is lower in sodium.
  • Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index (54) than yolk (0).

Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +980%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1869.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.73mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~390mg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
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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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13170.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +380.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1525%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
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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 CarbsCarbs +1521.2%
Contains more OtherOther +123.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1534.7%
~equal in Fats ~26.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
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37% 46% 16%
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 -56.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese sandwich Yolk
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 7mg 1085mg 359%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 1.95µg 76%
Selenium 24.3µg 56µg 58%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 2.99mg 47%
Manganese 1.083mg 0.055mg 45%
Vitamin A 21µg 381µg 40%
Sodium 839mg 48mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 4.204g 33%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 27%
Saturated fat 4.129g 9.551g 25%
Folate 64µg 146µg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 0.024mg 20%
Carbs 58.2g 3.59g 18%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.176mg 15%
Zinc 0.87mg 2.3mg 13%
Magnesium 54mg 5mg 12%
Fiber 3.1g 0g 12%
Protein 9.8g 15.86g 12%
Calories 497kcal 322kcal 9%
Copper 0.16mg 0.077mg 9%
Calcium 204mg 129mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.528mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.35mg 7%
Potassium 306mg 109mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 11.738g 3%
Fats 25g 26.54g 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Phosphorus 382mg 390mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Iron 2.62mg 2.73mg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Yolk
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1078mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.422g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.