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Egg vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Egg and Rye

  • Egg has more Copper, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Rye has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 181% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Rye grain.

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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.
Egg
Egg
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Rye
Rye
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +445%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +121.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +304.8%
Contains more IronIron +121%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9811.5%

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.
Egg
Egg
7
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% 31% 21% 66% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Rye
Rye
4
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% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4627.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +866.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6571.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1866.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.456mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
3
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Rye
Rye
2
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.7%
Contains more FatsFats +550.9%
Contains more WaterWater +604%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6673.2%
Contains more OtherOther +46.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1860.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Rye Opinion
Calories 155kcal 338kcal Rye
Protein 12.58g 10.34g Egg
Fats 10.61g 1.63g Egg
Net carbs 1.12g 60.76g Rye
Carbs 1.12g 75.86g Rye
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg Rye
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU Egg
Magnesium 10mg 110mg Rye
Calcium 50mg 24mg Egg
Potassium 126mg 510mg Rye
Iron 1.19mg 2.63mg Rye
Sugar 1.12g 0.98g Rye
Fiber 0g 15.1g Rye
Copper 2mg 0.367mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 2.65mg Rye
Phosphorus 172mg 332mg Rye
Sodium 124mg 2mg Rye
Vitamin A 520IU 11IU Egg
Vitamin A 149µg 1µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.85mg Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 30.8µg 13.9µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.251mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 4.27mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.294mg Rye
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.9µg Rye
Folate 44µg 38µg Egg
Choline 293.8mg 30.4mg Egg
Saturated Fat 3.267g 0.197g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 0.208g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.767g Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.108mg Egg
Threonine 0.604mg 0.289mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.208mg Egg
Leucine 1.075mg 0.563mg Egg
Lysine 0.904mg 0.286mg Egg
Methionine 0.392mg 0.153mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.435mg Egg
Valine 0.767mg 0.317mg Egg
Histidine 0.298mg 0.189mg Egg
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg Rye
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
54%
Egg
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/nutrients
  2. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.