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Cheshire cheese vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheshire cheese and eggs different?

  • Cheshire cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, eggs are richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 218% higher.
  • Cheshire cheese contains 13 times more calcium than eggs. While cheshire cheese contains 643mg of calcium, eggs contain only 50mg.
  • Eggs have less saturated fat.

Cheese, cheshire and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled are the varieties 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 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1186%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.6%
Contains more IronIron +466.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4661.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.4%

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.
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% 78% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 g
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.8%
Contains more FatsFats +188.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +326.8%
Contains more OtherOther +236.4%
Contains more WaterWater +98.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheshire cheese Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.042mg 2mg 218%
Cholesterol 103mg 373mg 90%
Saturated fat 19.475g 3.267g 74%
Calcium 643mg 50mg 59%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Phosphorus 464mg 172mg 42%
Fats 30.6g 10.61g 31%
Selenium 14.5µg 30.8µg 30%
Sodium 700mg 124mg 25%
Protein 23.37g 12.58g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.413mg 1.398mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.513mg 17%
Zinc 2.79mg 1.05mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 1.11µg 12%
Calories 387kcal 155kcal 12%
Iron 0.21mg 1.19mg 12%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Monounsaturated fat 8.671g 4.077g 11%
Vitamin A 233µg 149µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Folate 18µg 44µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.87g 1.414g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.121mg 4%
Magnesium 21mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.066mg 2%
Carbs 4.78g 1.12g 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.026mg 1%
Potassium 95mg 126mg 1%
Net carbs 4.78g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.08mg 0.064mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.3mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.832mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.451mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 2.238mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 1.945mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.231mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 1.56mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.821mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheshire cheese Egg
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
24%
Cheshire cheese
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheshire cheese
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 576mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.208g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese 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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/nutrients
  2. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.