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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 Iron +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +34.1%
Contains more Selenium +177.2%
Contains more Calcium +710.1%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +34.1%
Contains more Selenium +177.2%
Contains more Calcium +710.1%
Contains more Magnesium +420%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.49

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.
Yolk
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Contains more Vitamin A +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +641.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.1%
Contains more Folate +1725%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +641.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.1%
Contains more Folate +1725%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +271.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +32.1%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Other +298.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.7
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 Water +32.1%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Other +298.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.9%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +2971.4%
Contains more Galactose +57.1%
13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
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
95% 5%
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +2971.4%
Contains more Galactose +57.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk American cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 3.7g American cheese
Protein 15.86g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 26.54g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 3.59g 3.7g American cheese
Calories 322kcal 371kcal American cheese
Fructose 0.07g 0g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 2.26g Yolk
Calcium 129mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 2.73mg 0.63mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 26mg American cheese
Phosphorus 390mg 641mg American cheese
Potassium 109mg 132mg American cheese
Sodium 48mg 1671mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 2.49mg American cheese
Copper 0.077mg 0.046mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.041mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 20.2µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 945IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 250µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.8mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 23IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.6µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.015mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.234mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.076mg American cheese
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.403mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.054mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 8µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 1.5µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.687mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.399mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.217mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.378mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.949mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.416mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 1085mg 100mg American cheese
Trans Fat 1.144g Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 18.057g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0.006g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 8.236g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.286g Yolk
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk American 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
90%
Yolk
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 1623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese
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.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.