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Yolk vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yolk and Cheese

  • Yolk is richer in Choline, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin D, and Folate, yet Cheese is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Yolk is 329% higher.
  • Yolk contains 50 times more Choline than Cheese. Yolk contains 820.2mg of Choline, while Cheese contains 16.5mg.
  • Cheese contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Yolk
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Cheese
4
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 +43.4%
Contains more IronIron +1850%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%

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
10
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% 87% 52% 162% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Cheese
2
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +506.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +629.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +440.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +4870.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +242.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
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
Cheese
3
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 CarbsCarbs +16.2%
Contains more WaterWater +41.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.2%
Contains more FatsFats +25.5%
Contains more OtherOther +118.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 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 -49.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
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
Cheese
3
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +44.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +71.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +42.9%
~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.
Yolk Cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Cheese Opinion
Calories 322kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 15.86g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 26.54g 33.31g Cheese
Net carbs 3.59g 3.09g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 3.09g Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 99mg Cheese
Vitamin D 218IU 24IU Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 27mg Cheese
Calcium 129mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 109mg 76mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 0.14mg Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0.48g Cheese
Copper 0.077mg 0.03mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 390mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 48mg 653mg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 1242IU Yolk
Vitamin A 381µg 330µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.71mg Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.6µg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.027mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 28.5µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.029mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.428mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.059mg Cheese
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.41mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.066mg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 1.1µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 146µg 27µg Yolk
Trans Fat 0.917g Yolk
Choline 820.2mg 16.5mg Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 18.867g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 9.246g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.421g Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.687mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.866mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.399mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.217mg 1.025mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.949mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.416mg 0.547mg Cheese
Fructose 0.07g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.01g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0.001g Yolk
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Yolk
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 605mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.316g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 986mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. 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.

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