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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.
Contains more Calcium +33%
Contains more Iron +2381.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +327.8%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +551.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
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 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Calcium +33%
Contains more Iron +2381.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +360%
Contains more Copper +327.8%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +551.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Folate +1522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +786.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
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 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +665.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Folate +1522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +786.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +157.9%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Contains more Fats +29.8%
Contains more Carbs +53.8%
Equal in Water - 52.62
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 Protein +157.9%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Contains more Fats +29.8%
Contains more Carbs +53.8%
Equal in Water - 52.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.5%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +5271.4%
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +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 Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 5.52g Cream cheese
Protein 15.86g 6.15g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 3.59g 5.52g Cream cheese
Calories 322kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Fructose 0.07g 0g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 3.76g Yolk
Calcium 129mg 97mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 0.11mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 9mg Cream cheese
Phosphorus 390mg 107mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 132mg Cream cheese
Sodium 48mg 314mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 0.5mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.018mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.011mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 8.6µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 1111IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 308µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.86mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.023mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.23mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.091mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.517mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.056mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 9µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.22µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.069mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg 0.233mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.324mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 0.657mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 0.567mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.191mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.291mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.395mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.175mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 101mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 9.551g 20.213g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0.01g Yolk
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 8.907g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.483g Yolk
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk Cream cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
90%
Yolk
19%
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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