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Onion vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Onion and Yolk?

  • Yolk is richer than Onion in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 362% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Onion is lower.

We used Onions, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types 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.
Onion
Onion
4
:
6
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +33.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Manganese +134.5%
Contains more Calcium +460.9%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1244.8%
Contains more Zinc +1252.9%
Contains more Copper +97.4%
Contains more Selenium +11100%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Yolk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +33.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Manganese +134.5%
Contains more Calcium +460.9%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1244.8%
Contains more Zinc +1252.9%
Contains more Copper +97.4%
Contains more Selenium +11100%

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.
Onion
Onion
2
:
10
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +72000%
Contains more Vitamin E +12800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2330.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.7%
Contains more Folate +668.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +72000%
Contains more Vitamin E +12800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2330.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.7%
Contains more Folate +668.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
2
:
3
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Carbs +160.2%
Contains more Water +70.3%
Contains more Protein +1341.8%
Contains more Fats +26440%
Contains more Other +385.7%
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 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 +160.2%
Contains more Water +70.3%
Contains more Protein +1341.8%
Contains more Fats +26440%
Contains more Other +385.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
1
:
2
Yolk
Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90192.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24629.4%
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Yolk
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90192.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24629.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
3
:
3
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Sucrose +1314.3%
Contains more Glucose +994.4%
Contains more Fructose +1742.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Onion
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Sucrose +1314.3%
Contains more Glucose +994.4%
Contains more Fructose +1742.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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.
Onion Yolk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 3.59g Onion
Protein 1.1g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 0.1g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 9.34g 3.59g Onion
Calories 40kcal 322kcal Yolk
Fructose 1.29g 0.07g Onion
Sugar 4.24g 0.56g Yolk
Fiber 1.7g 0g Onion
Calcium 23mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 0.21mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 10mg 5mg Onion
Phosphorus 29mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 146mg 109mg Onion
Sodium 4mg 48mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.039mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.129mg 0.055mg Onion
Selenium 0.5µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 2IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.02mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin C 7.4mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.024mg Onion
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 19µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.021mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 0.025mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.039mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.002mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.021mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.014mg 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g 9.551g Onion
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion 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
8%
Onion
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.509g)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.