Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Dough vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between dough and yolk

  • Dough is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3, yet yolk is richer in choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 362% higher.
  • Dough contains 201 times more vitamin B3 than yolk. Dough contains 4.817mg of vitamin B3, while yolk contains 0.024mg.
  • Dough contains less saturated fat.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index than dough.

Food types used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

Infographic

Dough vs Yolk infographic
Infographic link

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.
Dough
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
Yolk
5
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 +540%
Contains more IronIron +43.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +949.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.8%
~equal in Potassium ~109mg

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.
Dough
2
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% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
Yolk
9
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 B1Vitamin B1 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19970.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1128.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +227.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +10152.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
2
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Yolk
3
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 +1345.1%
Contains more OtherOther +14.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.5%
Contains more FatsFats +996.7%
Contains more WaterWater +58.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
1
30% 21% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 g
Yolk
2
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 -94.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3142.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +391.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
4
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Yolk
3
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +122.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +628.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +5185.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dough 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg 362%
Choline 8mg 820.2mg 148%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg 81%
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 2.99mg 51%
Selenium 28.6µg 56µg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.176mg 45%
Vitamin A 0µg 381µg 42%
Saturated fat 0.529g 9.551g 41%
Phosphorus 105mg 390mg 41%
Fats 2.42g 26.54g 37%
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 0.024mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.362g 11.738g 28%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU 27%
Sodium 602mg 48mg 24%
Manganese 0.577mg 0.055mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 4.204g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.35mg 19%
Starch 44.23g 18%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 2.58mg 16%
Carbs 51.88g 3.59g 16%
Iron 3.91mg 2.73mg 15%
Zinc 1.04mg 2.3mg 11%
Protein 10.75g 15.86g 10%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Calcium 52mg 129mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.528mg 8%
Copper 0.152mg 0.077mg 8%
Magnesium 32mg 5mg 6%
Folate 123µg 146µg 6%
Calories 272kcal 322kcal 3%
Fructose 0.51g 0.07g 1%
Net carbs 49.68g 3.59g N/A
Potassium 117mg 109mg 0%
Sugar 4.62g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough Yolk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
40%
Dough
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.022g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.