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Fast food vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fast food and Yolk

  • Fast food has more Vitamin B3, however, Yolk has more Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 351% more.
  • Fast food has 234 times more Vitamin B3 than Yolk. Fast food has 5.617mg of Vitamin B3, while Yolk has 0.024mg.
  • Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
6
:
4
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +549.1%
Contains more Calcium +108.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +191%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Selenium +175.9%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Yolk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +549.1%
Contains more Calcium +108.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +191%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Selenium +175.9%
Equal in Zinc - 2.3

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.
Fast food
Fast food
3
:
8
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23304.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +2727.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +578.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +464.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119.1%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Yolk
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 B1 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23304.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +2727.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +578.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +464.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
2
:
3
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Carbs +777.4%
Contains more Fats +121%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Equal in Protein - 15.86
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Yolk
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 +777.4%
Contains more Fats +121%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Equal in Protein - 15.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
1
:
2
Yolk
Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.2%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Yolk
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
4
:
3
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1038.9%
Contains more Fructose +3142.9%
Contains more Maltose +714.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Yolk
13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1038.9%
Contains more Fructose +3142.9%
Contains more Maltose +714.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 3.59g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 15.86g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 31.5g 3.59g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 322kcal Yolk
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0.07g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0.56g Yolk
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 3.06mg 2.73mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 5mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 197mg 109mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 2.52mg 2.3mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.077mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.055mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 51IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.38mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 2IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0.1µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.176mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.024mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 80µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.7µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.46mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.13mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.785mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.306mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.728mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.402mg 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 33mg 1085mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Yolk
Saturated Fat 4.493g 9.551g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.011g Yolk
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 4.204g Yolk
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1052mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.