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English muffin vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between English muffins and yolk

  • Yolk is richer than English muffins in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 362% higher.
  • English muffins contain less saturated fat.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Yolk
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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 +320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +549.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.1%
Contains more IronIron +206.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%

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.
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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Yolk
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6425%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +570.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +714%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4775%
Contains more FolateFolate +294.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.176mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Yolk
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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 -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3786.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Selenium 56µg 102%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.95µg 80%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 2.99mg 51%
Saturated fat 0.259g 9.551g 42%
Vitamin A 0µg 381µg 42%
Fats 1.8g 26.54g 38%
Phosphorus 133mg 390mg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.528mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 11.738g 29%
Vitamin D 218IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Folate 37µg 146µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.35mg 24%
Iron 0.89mg 2.73mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 4.204g 22%
Sodium 464mg 48mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Protein 7.7g 15.86g 16%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.3mg 15%
Carbs 46g 3.59g 14%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.055mg 13%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.024mg 10%
Calcium 52mg 129mg 8%
Copper 0.129mg 0.077mg 6%
Magnesium 21mg 5mg 4%
Calories 235kcal 322kcal 4%
Potassium 131mg 109mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.176mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Yolk
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
14%
English muffin
114%
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 Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
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.