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Egg vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Egg and True morels different?

  • Egg is higher in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, however, True morels are richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Egg is 153% higher.
  • True morels have less Saturated Fat.

Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Mushrooms, morel, raw are the varieties 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 Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains more Iron +923.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +226.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +93.3%
Contains more Manganese +2157.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains more Iron +923.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +226.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +93.3%
Contains more Manganese +2157.7%

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.
Egg
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.7%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.069
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.7%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.069

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +303.2%
Contains more Fats +1761.4%
Contains more Carbs +355.4%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +49.5%
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +303.2%
Contains more Fats +1761.4%
Contains more Carbs +355.4%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +49.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7740.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7740.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg True morels Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 2.3g True morels
Protein 12.58g 3.12g Egg
Fats 10.61g 0.57g Egg
Carbs 1.12g 5.1g True morels
Calories 155kcal 31kcal Egg
Sugar 1.12g 0.6g True morels
Fiber 0g 2.8g True morels
Calcium 50mg 43mg Egg
Iron 1.19mg 12.18mg True morels
Magnesium 10mg 19mg True morels
Phosphorus 172mg 194mg True morels
Potassium 126mg 411mg True morels
Sodium 124mg 21mg True morels
Zinc 1.05mg 2.03mg True morels
Copper 2mg 0.625mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.587mg True morels
Selenium 30.8µg 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 0IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU 206IU True morels
Vitamin D 2.2µg 5.1µg True morels
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.069mg True morels
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.205mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 2.252mg True morels
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.44mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.136mg True morels
Folate 44µg 9µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg Egg
Cholesterol 373mg True morels
Saturated Fat 3.267g 0.065g True morels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 0.052g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.433g Egg
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg True morels
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
45%
Egg
27%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.202g)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/nutrients
  2. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.