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Corn raw vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between corn raw and yolk

  • Corn raw has less choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin D, and iron.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% more.
  • Corn raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Corn raw has a higher glycemic index than yolk.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Yolk
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 +640%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +196.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6350%
Contains more IronIron +425%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +338.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9233.3%

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.
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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Yolk
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 +7275%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3585.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +317%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +247.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +3466.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Yolk
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 +420.9%
Contains more WaterWater +45.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +385%
Contains more FatsFats +1865.9%
Contains more OtherOther +169.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Yolk
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 -96.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2617.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +763.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Yolk
Yolk
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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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1171.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1805.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2671.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg 362%
Choline 23mg 820.2mg 145%
Selenium 0.6µg 56µg 101%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg 81%
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 2.99mg 45%
Phosphorus 89mg 390mg 43%
Saturated fat 0.325g 9.551g 42%
Vitamin A 9µg 381µg 41%
Fats 1.35g 26.54g 39%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.528mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.432g 11.738g 28%
Iron 0.52mg 2.73mg 28%
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU 27%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg 27%
Folate 42µg 146µg 26%
Protein 3.27g 15.86g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 4.204g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.35mg 20%
Zinc 0.46mg 2.3mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 2.58mg 17%
Calcium 2mg 129mg 13%
Calories 86kcal 322kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 0.024mg 11%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Magnesium 37mg 5mg 8%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg 8%
Manganese 0.163mg 0.055mg 5%
Potassium 270mg 109mg 5%
Carbs 18.7g 3.59g 5%
Copper 0.054mg 0.077mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 0.07g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.176mg 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Sodium 15mg 48mg 1%
Net carbs 16.7g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 6.26g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0.416mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn raw Yolk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.226g)

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.