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Turkey egg vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turkey egg and Cheddar Cheese

  • Turkey egg has more Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Turkey egg covers your daily Cholesterol needs 278% more than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Cheddar Cheese has 29 times less Iron than Turkey egg. Turkey egg has 4.1mg of Iron, while Cheddar Cheese has 0.14mg.
  • Cheddar 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.
Contains more Iron +2828.6%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Copper +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Contains more Selenium +20.4%
Contains more Calcium +617.2%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.6%
Contains more Zinc +130.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 154% 10% 73% 13% 20% 44% 21% 5% 188%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +2828.6%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Copper +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Contains more Selenium +20.4%
Contains more Calcium +617.2%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.6%
Contains more Zinc +130.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.5%
Contains more Folate +163%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.428
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 28% 109% 1% 114% 31% 54% 212% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.5%
Contains more Folate +163%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.428

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +95.8%
Contains more Protein +67.2%
Contains more Fats +180.4%
Contains more Carbs +168.7%
Contains more Other +369.6%
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
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 Water +95.8%
Contains more Protein +67.2%
Contains more Fats +180.4%
Contains more Carbs +168.7%
Contains more Other +369.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Cheddar 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 Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.15g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 13.68g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 11.88g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 1.15g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 171kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Turkey egg
Calcium 99mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 4.1mg 0.14mg Turkey egg
Magnesium 13mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 170mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 142mg 76mg Turkey egg
Sodium 151mg 653mg Turkey egg
Zinc 1.58mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.062mg 0.03mg Turkey egg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.027mg Turkey egg
Selenium 34.3µg 28.5µg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 554IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 166µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.029mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.428mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.059mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 0.41mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.066mg Turkey egg
Folate 71µg 27µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 1.1µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.672mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.201mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.924mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.442mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.773mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.985mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.33mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 933mg 99mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Turkey egg
Saturated Fat 3.632g 18.867g Turkey egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 4.571g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.421g Turkey egg
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey egg Cheddar Cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
48%
Turkey egg
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
79%
Cheddar 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?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 834mg)
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. Cheddar 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.