Egg vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between eggs and American cheese
- Eggs have more copper, choline, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and selenium; however, American cheese has more calcium and phosphorus.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 217% more.
- Eggs have 8 times more choline than American cheese. Eggs have 293.8mg of choline, while American cheese has 36.2mg.
- American cheese is lower in cholesterol.
- American cheese has a higher glycemic index than eggs.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 IronIron | +88.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4247.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1990% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +272.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +119.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +246.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +711.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +67.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +766.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +199.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +532.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +102% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.286g
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.046mg | 217% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 1045mg | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 100mg | 91% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 1671mg | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 18.057g | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 641mg | 67% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 36.2mg | 47% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 31.79g | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.234mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.403mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 20.2µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 1.5µg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 2.49mg | 13% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 18.13g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 250µg | 11% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 371kcal | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 8.236g | 10% |
| Folate | 44µg | 8µg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0.6µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 23IU | 8% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.63mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.054mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.8mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 1.286g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 126mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1547mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 273mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals