Turkey egg vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between turkey eggs and American cheese
- Turkey eggs have more iron, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, and folate; however, American cheese has more calcium and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for turkey eggs is 278% higher.
- American cheese has 9 times less folate than turkey eggs. Turkey eggs have 71µg of folate, while American cheese has 8µg.
- American cheese is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw 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 | +550.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +955.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +277.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +368.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +787.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +216.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
11.88 g
Carbs:
1.15 g
Water:
72.5 g
Other:
0.79 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +83% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +221.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +757% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.632 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 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 | -79.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.2% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 933mg | 100mg | 278% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 1045mg | 95% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 641mg | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 3.632g | 18.057g | 66% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 1671mg | 66% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 0.63mg | 43% |
| Fats | 11.88g | 31.79g | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.889mg | 0.403mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 34.3µg | 20.2µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.47mg | 0.234mg | 18% |
| Folate | 71µg | 8µg | 16% |
| Calories | 171kcal | 371kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 166µg | 250µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.571g | 8.236g | 9% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 18.13g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.015mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.58mg | 2.49mg | 8% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.131mg | 0.054mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.046mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 1.286g | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.15g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.15g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 142mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.26g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.024mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.672mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.201mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.924mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.442mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.773mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.985mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.33mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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
55%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 833mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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