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Tilsit cheese vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tilsit cheese and eggs

  • Tilsit cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, eggs are richer in copper, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Eggs cover your daily copper needs 219% more than tilsit cheese.
  • Eggs have 14 times less calcium than tilsit cheese. Tilsit cheese has 700mg of calcium, while eggs have 50mg.
  • Eggs contain less sodium.
  • Tilsit cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tilsit cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, tilsit 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
Egg
Egg
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.8%
Contains more IronIron +417.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +7592.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
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.
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% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +220.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +304%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.066mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Egg
Egg
1
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94%
Contains more FatsFats +144.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.9%
Contains more OtherOther +355.1%
Contains more WaterWater +74.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
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 +75%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tilsit cheese Egg
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.026mg 2mg 219%
Cholesterol 102mg 373mg 90%
Calcium 700mg 50mg 65%
Saturated fat 16.775g 3.267g 61%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Phosphorus 500mg 172mg 47%
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.11µg 41%
Selenium 14.5µg 30.8µg 30%
Sodium 753mg 124mg 27%
Fats 25.98g 10.61g 24%
Protein 24.41g 12.58g 24%
Zinc 3.5mg 1.05mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 1.398mg 21%
Iron 0.23mg 1.19mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.513mg 12%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Vitamin A 249µg 149µg 11%
Calories 340kcal 155kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 7.136g 4.077g 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Folate 20µg 44µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 1.414g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.121mg 4%
Potassium 65mg 126mg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.026mg 1%
Magnesium 13mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.064mg 1%
Carbs 1.88g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 1.88g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.066mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese Egg
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
38%
Tilsit cheese
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 629mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.508g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/nutrients
  2. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.