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Turkey egg vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey egg and American cheese

  • Turkey egg has more Iron, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, American cheese has more Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Turkey egg is 278% higher.
  • American cheese has 9 times less Folate than Turkey egg. Turkey egg has 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 30% 13% 154% 21% 43% 73% 20% 5% 187%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.041mg

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% 33% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 0%
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% 57% 16% 18% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
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 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
65% 30% 5%
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.
Turkey egg American cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey egg American cheese Opinion
Calories 171kcal 371kcal American cheese
Protein 13.68g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 11.88g 31.79g American cheese
Net carbs 1.15g 3.7g American cheese
Carbs 1.15g 3.7g American cheese
Cholesterol 933mg 100mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU American cheese
Magnesium 13mg 26mg American cheese
Calcium 99mg 1045mg American cheese
Potassium 142mg 132mg Turkey egg
Iron 4.1mg 0.63mg Turkey egg
Sugar 2.26g Turkey egg
Copper 0.062mg 0.046mg Turkey egg
Zinc 1.58mg 2.49mg American cheese
Phosphorus 170mg 641mg American cheese
Sodium 151mg 1671mg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 554IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A 166µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg American cheese
Manganese 0.038mg 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 34.3µg 20.2µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.015mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.234mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.076mg American cheese
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 0.403mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.054mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 1.5µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 2.6µg American cheese
Folate 71µg 8µg Turkey egg
Trans Fat 1.144g Turkey egg
Choline 36.2mg American cheese
Saturated Fat 3.632g 18.057g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.571g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.286g Turkey egg
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.672mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.201mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.924mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.442mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.773mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.985mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.33mg 0.546mg American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey egg American cheese
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
44%
Turkey egg
31%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.425g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 833mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.