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Turkey egg vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between turkey eggs and cheese

  • Turkey eggs have more iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12; however, cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Turkey eggs cover your daily cholesterol needs 278% more than cheese.
  • Cheese has 29 times less iron than turkey eggs. Turkey eggs have 4.1mg of iron, while cheese has 0.14mg.
  • Cheese contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.8%
Contains more IronIron +2828.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +617.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.6%

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% 55% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 0%
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +163%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.428mg

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +95.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.2%
Contains more FatsFats +180.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168.7%
Contains more OtherOther +369.6%

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.3%

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 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 Cheese DV% diff.
Cholesterol 933mg 99mg 278%
Saturated fat 3.632g 18.867g 69%
Calcium 99mg 710mg 61%
Iron 4.1mg 0.14mg 50%
Phosphorus 170mg 455mg 41%
Fats 11.88g 33.31g 33%
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 0.41mg 30%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 1.1µg 25%
Sodium 151mg 653mg 22%
Zinc 1.58mg 3.64mg 19%
Protein 13.68g 22.87g 18%
Vitamin A 166µg 330µg 18%
Calories 171kcal 404kcal 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.571g 9.246g 12%
Selenium 34.3µg 28.5µg 11%
Folate 71µg 27µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.029mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.066mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Copper 0.062mg 0.03mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Magnesium 13mg 27mg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.428mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Potassium 142mg 76mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.421g 2%
Carbs 1.15g 3.09g 1%
Net carbs 1.15g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 0.48g N/A
Manganese 0.038mg 0.027mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.059mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.672mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.201mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 0.924mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.442mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.773mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 0.985mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.33mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey egg 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
46%
Turkey egg
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.235g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 834mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.