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Yolk vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Yolk and Swiss cheese

  • Yolk has more Choline, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin D, Folate, and Iron, however, Swiss cheese is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Yolk covers your daily Cholesterol needs 331% more than Swiss cheese.
  • Swiss cheese has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cheese, swiss.

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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 +2000%
Contains more Potassium +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Contains more Copper +63.8%
Contains more Manganese +111.5%
Contains more Selenium +86.7%
Contains more Calcium +589.9%
Contains more Magnesium +560%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +90%
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 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Potassium +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Contains more Copper +63.8%
Contains more Manganese +111.5%
Contains more Selenium +86.7%
Contains more Calcium +589.9%
Contains more Magnesium +560%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Zinc +90%

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 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +330%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +747%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393%
Contains more Folate +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
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 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +330%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +747%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +393%
Contains more Folate +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +149.3%
Contains more Water +39%
Contains more Protein +70%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Other +75.3%
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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +149.3%
Contains more Water +39%
Contains more Protein +70%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Contains more Other +75.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.5%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 1.44g Yolk
Protein 15.86g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 26.54g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 3.59g 1.44g Yolk
Calories 322kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Fructose 0.07g 0g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0g Swiss cheese
Calcium 129mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 2.73mg 0.13mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 390mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 109mg 72mg Yolk
Sodium 48mg 187mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.077mg 0.047mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.026mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 30µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 1047IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 288µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.6mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.011mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.302mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.064mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.353mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.071mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 10µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.687mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.866mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 1.399mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 1.217mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.378mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 0.949mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.416mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 1085mg 93mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 18.227g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 8.046g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.341g Yolk
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk Swiss 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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.676g)
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 - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 992mg)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.