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Cheddar Cheese vs. Duck egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheddar Cheese and Duck egg?

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Duck egg is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Choline, and Vitamin B5.
  • Duck egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 262% more.
  • Duck egg contains 11 times less Calcium than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese contains 710mg of Calcium, while Duck egg contains 64mg.
  • Duck egg has less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Egg, duck, whole, fresh, raw types 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 +1009.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.8%
Contains more Zinc +158.2%
Contains more Iron +2650%
Contains more Potassium +192.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Copper +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 145% 13% 95% 20% 20% 39% 21% 5% 199%
Contains more Calcium +1009.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.8%
Contains more Zinc +158.2%
Contains more Iron +2650%
Contains more Potassium +192.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Copper +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Contains more Selenium +27.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +437.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +354.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.8%
Contains more Folate +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.404
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 27% 51% 0% 39% 94% 4% 112% 58% 60% 676% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +437.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +354.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.8%
Contains more Folate +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +390.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.404

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.5%
Contains more Fats +141.9%
Contains more Carbs +113.1%
Contains more Other +225.4%
Contains more Water +91.3%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
13% 14% 71%
Protein: 12.81 g
Fats: 13.77 g
Carbs: 1.45 g
Water: 70.83 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +78.5%
Contains more Fats +141.9%
Contains more Carbs +113.1%
Contains more Other +225.4%
Contains more Water +91.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
32% 57% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Duck egg Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 1.45g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 12.81g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 13.77g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 1.45g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 185kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0.93g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 64mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 3.85mg Duck egg
Magnesium 27mg 17mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 220mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 222mg Duck egg
Sodium 653mg 146mg Duck egg
Zinc 3.64mg 1.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.062mg Duck egg
Manganese 0.027mg 0.038mg Duck egg
Selenium 28.5µg 36.4µg Duck egg
Vitamin A 1242IU 674IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 194µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 1.34mg Duck egg
Vitamin D 24IU 69IU Duck egg
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.7µg Duck egg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.156mg Duck egg
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.2mg Duck egg
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.862mg Duck egg
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.25mg Duck egg
Folate 27µg 80µg Duck egg
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 5.4µg Duck egg
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.26mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.736mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.598mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.097mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.951mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.576mg Duck egg
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.84mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.885mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.32mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 884mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Duck egg
Saturated Fat 18.867g 3.681g Duck egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 6.525g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.223g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Duck egg
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
97%
Duck egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
57%
Duck egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck egg
Duck egg contains less Sodium (difference - 507mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck egg
Duck egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck egg
Duck egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 785mg)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Duck egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172189/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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