Swiss cheese vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between Swiss cheese and yolk
- Swiss cheese has more calcium and vitamin B12; however, yolk is higher in choline, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin D, folate, and iron.
- Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 331% more than Swiss cheese.
- Yolk contains 7 times less calcium than Swiss cheese. Swiss cheese contains 890mg of calcium, while yolk contains 129mg.
- Yolk has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of Swiss cheese is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, swiss and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +560% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +589.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +747% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +393% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1360% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +5191.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
15.86 g
Fats:
26.54 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
52.31 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.204 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +213.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 1085mg | 331% |
| Choline | 15.5mg | 820.2mg | 146% |
| Calcium | 890mg | 129mg | 76% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.353mg | 2.99mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 30µg | 56µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.06µg | 1.95µg | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 18.227g | 9.551g | 39% |
| Folate | 10µg | 146µg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 2.73mg | 33% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 218IU | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 5.4µg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 574mg | 390mg | 26% |
| Protein | 26.96g | 15.86g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.35mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.341g | 4.204g | 19% |
| Zinc | 4.37mg | 2.3mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.528mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.176mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 2.58mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 288µg | 381µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.046g | 11.738g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 5mg | 7% |
| Fats | 30.99g | 26.54g | 7% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 48mg | 6% |
| Calories | 393kcal | 322kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 109mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.44g | 3.59g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.44g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.401mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.038mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.537mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.959mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.585mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.784mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.662mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.139mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.065mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
48%
114%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.676g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 992mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.