Egg vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between eggs and goat cheese?
- Eggs are richer in copper, choline, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5, while goat cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin A.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 160% higher.
- Goat cheese has 19 times less choline than eggs. Eggs have 293.8mg of choline, while goat cheese has 15.4mg.
- Goat cheese is lower in cholesterol.
We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Cheese, goat, semisoft type types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +254.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +710.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +496% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +257.7% |
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 | +296.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +635.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +404.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1807.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +173.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1693.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +733.3% |
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:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +833.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +181.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +174.8% |
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
20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.564mg | 160% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 79mg | 98% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 20.639g | 79% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 15.4mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 3.8µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.22µg | 37% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 29.84g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 407µg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 375mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 298mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.19mg | 24% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 21.58g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.676mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 415mg | 13% |
| Folate | 44µg | 2µg | 11% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 364kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0.5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 22IU | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 6.808g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 1.148mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.709g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.62mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 29mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.66mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 158mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.805mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.859mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 1.485mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
53%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.372g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.