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Cauliflower vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cauliflower and yolk

  • Cauliflower has more vitamin C; however, yolk is richer in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin D, and vitamin B2.
  • Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 362% more than cauliflower.
  • Cauliflower contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cauliflower, raw 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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
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 +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +181.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +486.4%
Contains more IronIron +550%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +751.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +786.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9233.3%

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +2012.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2114.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3125%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +156.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1751.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 +38.4%
Contains more WaterWater +76%
Contains more ProteinProtein +726%
Contains more FatsFats +9378.6%
Contains more OtherOther +123.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34423.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13461.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Yolk
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13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +422.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1285.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg 362%
Choline 44.3mg 820.2mg 141%
Selenium 0.6µg 56µg 101%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg 81%
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0mg 54%
Phosphorus 44mg 390mg 49%
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 2.99mg 46%
Saturated fat 0.13g 9.551g 43%
Vitamin A 0µg 381µg 42%
Fats 0.28g 26.54g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.528mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 11.738g 29%
Iron 0.42mg 2.73mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 4.204g 28%
Protein 1.92g 15.86g 28%
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU 27%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg 27%
Folate 57µg 146µg 22%
Zinc 0.27mg 2.3mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 2.58mg 17%
Calories 25kcal 322kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.35mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.5µg 0.7µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.176mg 11%
Calcium 22mg 129mg 11%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Potassium 299mg 109mg 6%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.055mg 4%
Copper 0.039mg 0.077mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.024mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 5mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 0.07g 1%
Sodium 30mg 48mg 1%
Carbs 4.97g 3.59g 0%
Net carbs 2.97g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 1.91g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.416mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.421g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.