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Egg white vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Egg white and Egg

  • Egg white has less Copper, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D than Egg.
  • Egg covers your daily need of Copper 220% more than Egg white.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, white, raw, fresh and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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.
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8
Egg
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains more Calcium +614.3%
Contains more Iron +1387.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1046.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Zinc +3400%
Contains more Copper +8595.7%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +54%
Equal in Magnesium - 10
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains more Calcium +614.3%
Contains more Iron +1387.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1046.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Zinc +3400%
Contains more Copper +8595.7%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +54%
Equal in Magnesium - 10

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.
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10
Egg
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +635.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2320%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +635.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2320%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Egg
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Fats +6141.2%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Other +69.8%
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Fats +6141.2%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Other +69.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Egg Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 1.12g Egg
Protein 10.9g 12.58g Egg
Fats 0.17g 10.61g Egg
Carbs 0.73g 1.12g Egg
Calories 52kcal 155kcal Egg
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 0.71g 1.12g Egg white
Calcium 7mg 50mg Egg
Iron 0.08mg 1.19mg Egg
Magnesium 11mg 10mg Egg white
Phosphorus 15mg 172mg Egg
Potassium 163mg 126mg Egg white
Sodium 166mg 124mg Egg
Zinc 0.03mg 1.05mg Egg
Copper 0.023mg 2mg Egg
Manganese 0.011mg 0.026mg Egg
Selenium 20µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 0IU 520IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 0mg 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.066mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.064mg Egg white
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.121mg Egg
Folate 4µg 44µg Egg
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.449mg 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 1.016mg 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.806mg 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.399mg 0.392mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0.668mg Egg white
Valine 0.809mg 0.767mg Egg white
Histidine 0.29mg 0.298mg Egg
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 0g 3.267g Egg white
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.077g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.414g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg white Egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
11%
Egg white
45%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.267g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)

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 white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/nutrients
  2. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.