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Egg white vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between egg whites and cheesecake

  • Egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2, while cheesecake has more phosphorus, vitamin A, choline, vitamin B5, and iron.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 50% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 4 times less selenium than egg whites. Egg whites contain 20µg of selenium, while cheesecake contains 5.2µg.
  • The amount of sodium in egg whites is lower.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of egg whites is 0, while the glycemic index of cheesecake is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, white, raw, fresh and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +284.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +628.6%
Contains more IronIron +687.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +520%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1172.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +4072.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.2%
Contains more WaterWater +92%
Contains more FatsFats +13135.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3393.2%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Cheesecake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 9.921g 45%
Fats 0.17g 22.5g 34%
Selenium 20µg 5.2µg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.634g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.193mg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 159µg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Calories 52kcal 321kcal 13%
Sodium 166mg 438mg 12%
Phosphorus 15mg 93mg 11%
Protein 10.9g 5.5g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.602g 11%
Carbs 0.73g 25.5g 8%
Choline 1.1mg 45.9mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.571mg 8%
Iron 0.08mg 0.63mg 7%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.052mg 4%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.51mg 4%
Calcium 7mg 51mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.56mg 4%
Folate 4µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.4µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.17µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.028mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Potassium 163mg 90mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.195mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 25.1g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 0.71g 21.8g N/A
Copper 0.023mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.133mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg white Cheesecake
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
10%
Egg white
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/nutrients
  2. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.