Egg vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between eggs and mayonnaise
- Eggs are richer in copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet mayonnaise is richer in vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 220% higher.
- Eggs contain 27 times more vitamin B2 than mayonnaise. Eggs contain 0.513mg of vitamin B2, while mayonnaise contains 0.019mg.
- Mayonnaise contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +525% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +530% |
| Contains more IronIron | +466.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10426.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +719% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +271.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1239.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +831.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +712.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1412.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +825% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +780% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +759.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +218.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +54233.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
74.85 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
21.65 g
Other:
1.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1210.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +244.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +605.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
44.69 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +313.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3060.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 44.69g | 289% |
| Copper | 2mg | 0.019mg | 220% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 163µg | 136% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 42mg | 110% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 74.85g | 99% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 2.3µg | 52% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 34.2mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.12µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.019mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 11.703g | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 16.843g | 32% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 680kcal | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.172mg | 25% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 0.96g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 21mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 635mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 16µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 3.28mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.21mg | 12% |
| Folate | 44µg | 5µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 7IU | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.008mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.007mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 0.57g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.187g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 5.331g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 38.942g | N/A |
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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
53%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mayonnaise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.436g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins