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Cheesecake vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheesecake and egg whites

  • Cheesecake has more phosphorus, vitamin A, choline, vitamin B5, and iron, while egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 50% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in egg whites is lower.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of egg whites is 0, while the glycemic index of cheesecake is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheesecake commercially prepared and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +628.6%
Contains more IronIron +687.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +520%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +284.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +4072.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more FatsFats +13135.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3393.2%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.2%
Contains more WaterWater +92%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Egg white DV% diff.
Saturated fat 9.921g 0g 45%
Fats 22.5g 0.17g 34%
Selenium 5.2µg 20µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 0g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.439mg 19%
Vitamin A 159µg 0µg 18%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Calories 321kcal 52kcal 13%
Sodium 438mg 166mg 12%
Phosphorus 93mg 15mg 11%
Protein 5.5g 10.9g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0g 11%
Carbs 25.5g 0.73g 8%
Choline 45.9mg 1.1mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.19mg 8%
Iron 0.63mg 0.08mg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.011mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.005mg 4%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.03mg 4%
Calcium 51mg 7mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0mg 4%
Folate 18µg 4µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.09µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.004mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Potassium 90mg 163mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.105mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 0.73g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 21.8g 0.71g N/A
Copper 0.02mg 0.023mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.449mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.661mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 1.016mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.806mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.399mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.686mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.29mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Egg white
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
19%
Cheesecake
10%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.