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Quince vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between quince and yolk

  • Quince contains less selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin A, and iron than yolk.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in quince is lower.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of yolk is 0, while the glycemic index of quince is 35.

The food types used in this comparison are Quinces, 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.
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
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 +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1072.7%
Contains more IronIron +290%
Contains more ZincZinc +5650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2194.1%
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.
Quince
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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 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 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18950%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3591.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4766.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 +326.2%
Contains more WaterWater +60.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3865%
Contains more FatsFats +26440%
Contains more OtherOther +325%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32505.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8308%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Selenium 0.6µg 56µg 101%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg 81%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 2.99mg 58%
Phosphorus 17mg 390mg 53%
Saturated fat 0.01g 9.551g 43%
Vitamin A 2µg 381µg 42%
Fats 0.1g 26.54g 41%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.528mg 38%
Folate 3µg 146µg 36%
Protein 0.4g 15.86g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 11.738g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 4.204g 28%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 27%
Iron 0.7mg 2.73mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.35mg 24%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.3mg 21%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg 17%
Calories 57kcal 322kcal 13%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.176mg 13%
Calcium 11mg 129mg 12%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Copper 0.13mg 0.077mg 6%
Carbs 15.3g 3.59g 4%
Potassium 197mg 109mg 3%
Manganese 0.055mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 48mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.024mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 13.4g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
6%
Quince
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.541g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.