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English muffin vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between English muffin and Yolk

  • Yolk is richer than English muffin in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Yolk is 362% higher.
  • English muffin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +549.1%
Contains more Calcium +148.1%
Contains more Iron +206.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +549.1%
Contains more Calcium +148.1%
Contains more Iron +206.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +228.6%

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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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6425%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +570.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +714%
Contains more Folate +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4775%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
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% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6425%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +570.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +714%
Contains more Folate +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4775%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1181.3%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Contains more Protein +106%
Contains more Fats +1374.4%
Contains more Water +24.3%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
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 Carbs +1181.3%
Contains more Other +41.2%
Contains more Protein +106%
Contains more Fats +1374.4%
Contains more Water +24.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3786.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.4%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3786.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +373.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffin Yolk
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 English muffin Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 3.59g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 1.8g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 46g 3.59g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 322kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 0g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 0.89mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 21mg 5mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 131mg 109mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 0.7mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.129mg 0.077mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.055mg English muffin
Selenium 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 0IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.176mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.024mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 37µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.242mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 0.553mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.241mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.139mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.353mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.17mg 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 9.551g English muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Yolk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
English muffin
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.292g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.