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

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Significant differences between Cheddar Cheese and Turkey egg

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Turkey egg is richer in Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Turkey egg covers your daily Cholesterol needs 278% more than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Turkey egg has 7 times less Calcium than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese has 710mg of Calcium, while Turkey egg has 99mg.
  • Turkey egg contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw.

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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 +617.2%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.6%
Contains more Zinc +130.4%
Contains more Iron +2828.6%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Copper +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Contains more Selenium +20.4%
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 30% 154% 10% 73% 13% 20% 44% 21% 5% 188%
Contains more Calcium +617.2%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.6%
Contains more Zinc +130.4%
Contains more Iron +2828.6%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Copper +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Contains more Selenium +20.4%

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 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.5%
Contains more Folate +163%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.47
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 34% 0% 0% 0% 28% 109% 1% 114% 31% 54% 212% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.5%
Contains more Folate +163%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.2%
Contains more Fats +180.4%
Contains more Carbs +168.7%
Contains more Other +369.6%
Contains more Water +95.8%
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
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +67.2%
Contains more Fats +180.4%
Contains more Carbs +168.7%
Contains more Other +369.6%
Contains more Water +95.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.7%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.7%

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 Turkey egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Turkey egg Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 1.15g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 13.68g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 11.88g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 1.15g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 171kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Turkey egg
Calcium 710mg 99mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 4.1mg Turkey egg
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 170mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 142mg Turkey egg
Sodium 653mg 151mg Turkey egg
Zinc 3.64mg 1.58mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.062mg Turkey egg
Manganese 0.027mg 0.038mg Turkey egg
Selenium 28.5µg 34.3µg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 1242IU 554IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 166µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.11mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.47mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.024mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.889mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.131mg Turkey egg
Folate 27µg 71µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.69µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.219mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.672mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.855mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.201mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.924mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.442mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.773mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.985mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.33mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 933mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Turkey egg
Saturated Fat 18.867g 3.632g Turkey egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 4.571g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.658g Turkey egg
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

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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
48%
Turkey egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
55%
Turkey egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.235g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 834mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.