Muffin vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are muffin and yolk different?
- Muffin is higher in vitamin K; however, yolk is richer in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin D, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 352% higher.
- Muffin contains 56 times more vitamin K than yolk. While muffin contains 39.2µg of vitamin K, yolk contains only 0.7µg.
- Muffin has less saturated fat.
- Yolk has a lower glycemic index (0) than muffin (59).
Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +716.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +521.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +167.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +582.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5808.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1714.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +5300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +223.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +536.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1118.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +204.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +786.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1376.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +253.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +143.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +39914.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +583.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1628.6% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +671.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +571.4% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 30mg | 1085mg | 352% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 820.2mg | 132% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 56µg | 87% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 1.95µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 2.99mg | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 381µg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 390mg | 35% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 0.7µg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 2.844g | 9.551g | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.528mg | 28% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 5.4µg | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 218IU | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 4.204g | 26% |
| Folate | 48µg | 146µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.35mg | 24% |
| Protein | 4.49g | 15.86g | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.37mg | 2.3mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 2.73mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 11.738g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.055mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 53g | 3.59g | 16% |
| Fats | 16.07g | 26.54g | 16% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 48mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 129mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 0.024mg | 9% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 2.58mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
| Calories | 375kcal | 322kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.176mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 0.07g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.9g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 109mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.47g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.181mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.421mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.199mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.257mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1055mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.707g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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