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Yolk vs. Gruyere cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yolk and Gruyere cheese different?

  • Yolk is richer in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin D, and Iron, while Gruyere cheese is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Yolk covers your daily need of Cholesterol 325% more than Gruyere cheese.
  • Yolk contains 53 times more Choline than Gruyere cheese. Yolk contains 820.2mg of Choline, while Gruyere cheese contains 15.4mg.
  • Gruyere cheese is lower in Cholesterol.

Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cheese, gruyere 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 +1505.9%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +223.5%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Contains more Calcium +683.7%
Contains more Magnesium +620%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
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 304% 7% 26% 260% 8% 94% 107% 11% 3% 80%
Contains more Iron +1505.9%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +223.5%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Contains more Calcium +683.7%
Contains more Magnesium +620%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%

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 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +821.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +432%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.1%
Contains more Folate +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +285.7%
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% 6% 18% 0% 15% 65% 2% 34% 19% 8% 200% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +821.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +432%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.1%
Contains more Folate +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +285.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +897.2%
Contains more Water +57.6%
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Fats +21.9%
Contains more Other +152.9%
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
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 g
Contains more Carbs +897.2%
Contains more Water +57.6%
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Fats +21.9%
Contains more Other +152.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.6%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.733 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Gruyere cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 0.36g Yolk
Protein 15.86g 29.81g Gruyere cheese
Fats 26.54g 32.34g Gruyere cheese
Carbs 3.59g 0.36g Yolk
Calories 322kcal 413kcal Gruyere cheese
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0.36g Gruyere cheese
Calcium 129mg 1011mg Gruyere cheese
Iron 2.73mg 0.17mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 36mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 390mg 605mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 109mg 81mg Yolk
Sodium 48mg 714mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 3.9mg Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.077mg 0.032mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.017mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 14.5µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 948IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 271µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.28mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 24IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.6µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.06mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.279mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.106mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.562mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.081mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 10µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 1.6µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.7µg Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.421mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 0.687mg 1.089mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 0.866mg 1.612mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 1.399mg 3.102mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 1.217mg 2.71mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.378mg 0.822mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.743mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 0.949mg 2.243mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 0.416mg 1.117mg Gruyere cheese
Cholesterol 1085mg 110mg Gruyere cheese
Saturated Fat 9.551g 18.913g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 10.043g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.733g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk Gruyere 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
36%
Gruyere cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
89%
Gruyere cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 666mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.362g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 975mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.