Yolk vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Yolk and American cheese different?
- Yolk is richer in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin D, while American cheese is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
- Yolk covers your daily need of Cholesterol 328% more than American cheese.
- Yolk contains 23 times more Choline than American cheese. Yolk contains 820.2mg of Choline, while American cheese contains 36.2mg.
- American cheese is lower in Cholesterol.
Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types were used in this article.
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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 | +333.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +420% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +710.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +222.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1073.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +641.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +548.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1725% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2165.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +271.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.86 g
Fats:
26.54 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
52.31 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +298.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~3.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.204 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 | -47.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +42.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +226.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0.18 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +2971.4% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +57.1% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 322kcal | 371kcal |
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| Protein | 15.86g | 18.13g |
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| Fats | 26.54g | 31.79g |
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| Net carbs | 3.59g | 3.7g |
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| Carbs | 3.59g | 3.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 1085mg | 100mg |
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| Vitamin D | 218IU | 23IU |
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| Magnesium | 5mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 129mg | 1045mg |
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| Potassium | 109mg | 132mg |
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| Iron | 2.73mg | 0.63mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 2.26g |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 2.3mg | 2.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 390mg | 641mg |
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| Sodium | 48mg | 1671mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1442IU | 945IU |
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| Vitamin A | 381µg | 250µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.055mg | 0.041mg |
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| Selenium | 56µg | 20.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.024mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 2.99mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.95µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 146µg | 8µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.144g |
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| Choline | 820.2mg | 36.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.551g | 18.057g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.738g | 8.236g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.204g | 1.286g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.177mg | 0.232mg |
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| Threonine | 0.687mg | 0.772mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.866mg | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 1.399mg | 1.716mg |
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| Lysine | 1.217mg | 1.516mg |
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| Methionine | 0.378mg | 0.475mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.939mg |
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| Valine | 0.949mg | 1.187mg |
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| Histidine | 0.416mg | 0.546mg |
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| Fructose | 0.07g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.114g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
118%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 1623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 985mg)
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.