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Yolk vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between yolk and cream cheese

  • Cream cheese has less choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, folate, and iron.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 328% more.
  • Cream cheese is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cheese, cream.

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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
8
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33%
Contains more IronIron +2381.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +360%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +264.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +551.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%

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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +786.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1522.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +2915.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
~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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.9%
Contains more OtherOther +33.9%
Contains more FatsFats +29.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.8%
~equal in Water ~52.62g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
5
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
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +5271.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Cream cheese DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 101mg 328%
Choline 820.2mg 27.2mg 144%
Selenium 56µg 8.6µg 86%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.22µg 72%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.517mg 49%
Saturated fat 9.551g 20.213g 48%
Phosphorus 390mg 107mg 40%
Folate 146µg 9µg 34%
Iron 2.73mg 0.11mg 33%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.23mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.056mg 23%
Protein 15.86g 6.15g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.483g 18%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.5mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.023mg 13%
Sodium 48mg 314mg 12%
Fats 26.54g 34.44g 12%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.86mg 11%
Vitamin A 381µg 308µg 8%
Copper 0.077mg 0.018mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 8.907g 7%
Calcium 129mg 97mg 3%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.011mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.1µg 1%
Calories 322kcal 350kcal 1%
Potassium 109mg 132mg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 9mg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 5.52g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.091mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.175mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Cream 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
114%
Yolk
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.662g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 984mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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