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Biscuit vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between biscuits and yolk

  • Biscuits contain less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and folate than yolk.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 361% higher.
  • Yolk contains 12 times less sodium than biscuits. Biscuits contain 580mg of sodium, while yolk contains 48mg.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of yolk is 0, while the glycemic index of biscuits is 44.

The food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +587.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +325.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187.2%
~equal in Potassium ~109mg
~equal in Iron ~2.73mg
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Yolk
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +949.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2337.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +139.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Yolk
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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 CarbsCarbs +1142.3%
Contains more OtherOther +88.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.6%
Contains more FatsFats +62.8%
Contains more WaterWater +81%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.204g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 3mg 1085mg 361%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.95µg 78%
Selenium 19.5µg 56µg 66%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 2.99mg 54%
Vitamin A 381µg 42%
Phosphorus 164mg 390mg 32%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 27%
Saturated fat 4.324g 9.551g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.35mg 24%
Sodium 580mg 48mg 23%
Folate 61µg 146µg 21%
Protein 7g 15.86g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.024mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.528mg 17%
Zinc 0.54mg 2.3mg 16%
Fats 16.3g 26.54g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.176mg 15%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.055mg 14%
Carbs 44.6g 3.59g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 11.738g 12%
Calcium 235mg 129mg 11%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Magnesium 18mg 5mg 3%
Calories 353kcal 322kcal 2%
Iron 2.9mg 2.73mg 2%
Copper 0.082mg 0.077mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 3.59g N/A
Potassium 121mg 109mg 0%
Sugar 2.18g 0.56g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 4.204g 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Yolk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Biscuit
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1082mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.