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Spread vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spread and Yolk

  • Spread has more Vitamin K, however, Yolk is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Yolk covers your daily Cholesterol needs 362% more than Spread.
  • Yolk has 18 times less Vitamin K than Spread. Spread has 12.3µg of Vitamin K, while Yolk has 0.7µg.
  • Yolk contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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.
Spread
0
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10
Yolk
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +808.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +808.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%

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.
Spread
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10
Yolk
Contains more Vitamin A +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1657.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +51.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1657.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +51.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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Yolk
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Other +21.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
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
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Other +21.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.204
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.204

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.59g Yolk
Protein 0g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 17.1g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 0g 3.59g Yolk
Calories 158kcal 322kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0g 0.56g Spread
Calcium 129mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg Yolk
Phosphorus 0mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 12mg 109mg Yolk
Sodium 755mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 4489IU 1442IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 1.7mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg Yolk
Vitamin B5 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 12.3µg 0.7µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Yolk
Saturated Fat 2.22g 9.551g Spread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Yolk
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
28%
Spread
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 707mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.331g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/nutrients
  2. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.