Colby cheese vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Colby cheese and Egg
- Colby cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Egg is richer in Copper, Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
- Egg covers your daily Copper needs 218% more than Colby cheese.
- Egg has 14 times less Calcium than Colby cheese. Colby cheese has 685mg of Calcium, while Egg has 50mg.
- Egg contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, colby and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1270% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +165.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4661.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.5% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +91.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +267.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +565.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1807.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +202.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +129.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +95.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
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 | +127.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 394kcal | 155kcal |
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| Protein | 23.76g | 12.58g |
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| Fats | 32.11g | 10.61g |
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| Net carbs | 2.57g | 1.12g |
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| Carbs | 2.57g | 1.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 373mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 87IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 685mg | 50mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 0.76mg | 1.19mg |
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| Sugar | 0.52g | 1.12g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 3.07mg | 1.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 457mg | 172mg |
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| Sodium | 604mg | 124mg |
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| Vitamin A | 994IU | 520IU |
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| Vitamin A | 264µg | 149µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 2.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.026mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 30.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.375mg | 0.513mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 1.398mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 44µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 293.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 20.218g | 3.267g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.28g | 4.077g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.953g | 1.414g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.153mg |
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| Threonine | 0.845mg | 0.604mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.475mg | 0.686mg |
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| Leucine | 2.275mg | 1.075mg |
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| Lysine | 1.978mg | 0.904mg |
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| Methionine | 0.622mg | 0.392mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.251mg | 0.668mg |
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| Valine | 1.586mg | 0.767mg |
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| Histidine | 0.834mg | 0.298mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.951g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Colby cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby 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.