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Cheesecake vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cheesecake and yolk

  • Cheesecake has less choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, folate, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 343% more.
  • Cheesecake is lower in cholesterol.
  • Cheesecake has a higher glycemic index than yolk.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheesecake commercially prepared and Egg, yolk, 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%
Yolk
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 +120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more IronIron +333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +285%
Contains more ZincZinc +351%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +319.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +976.9%

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%
Yolk
Yolk
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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 B3Vitamin B3 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +173.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +423.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +573.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1047.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +711.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1686.9%

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
Yolk
Yolk
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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 +610.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.4%
Contains more FatsFats +18%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more OtherOther +88.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Yolk
Yolk
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162.4%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.551g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 55mg 1085mg 343%
Choline 45.9mg 820.2mg 141%
Selenium 5.2µg 56µg 92%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 1.95µg 74%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 2.99mg 48%
Phosphorus 93mg 390mg 42%
Folate 18µg 146µg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.528mg 26%
Iron 0.63mg 2.73mg 26%
Vitamin D 18IU 218IU 25%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 5.4µg 25%
Vitamin A 159µg 381µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.35mg 23%
Protein 5.5g 15.86g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 4.204g 17%
Sodium 438mg 48mg 17%
Zinc 0.51mg 2.3mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 2.58mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.176mg 12%
Calcium 51mg 129mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 11.738g 8%
Carbs 25.5g 3.59g 7%
Copper 0.02mg 0.077mg 6%
Fats 22.5g 26.54g 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.055mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0.7µg 3%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Saturated fat 9.921g 9.551g 2%
Potassium 90mg 109mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.024mg 1%
Calories 321kcal 322kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
19%
Cheesecake
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1030mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. 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.