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Yolk vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Yolk and Spread

  • Yolk has more Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Spread is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Yolk covers your daily Cholesterol needs 362% more than Spread.
  • Spread contains less Cholesterol.

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

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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.
Yolk
10
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0
Spread
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +808.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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.
Yolk
10
:
2
Spread
Contains more Vitamin E +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1657.1%
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin E +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1657.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
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2
Spread
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Other +21.8%
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
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +55.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Other +21.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
:
1
Spread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.98
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.98

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Spread
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 Yolk Spread Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 0g Yolk
Protein 15.86g 0g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 17.1g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 0g Yolk
Calories 322kcal 158kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0g Spread
Calcium 129mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg Yolk
Phosphorus 390mg 0mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 12mg Yolk
Sodium 48mg 755mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 1.7mg 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 0.7µg 12.3µg 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 1085mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 2.22g Spread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 7.6g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 3.98g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients
  2. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.