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Table salt vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Table salt and Yolk

  • Table salt has less Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1683% more.
  • Yolk is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salt, table 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.
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
9
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Iron +727.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1262.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +55900%
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Yolk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Iron +727.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1262.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Selenium +55900%

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.
Table salt
Table salt
0
:
11
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Table salt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
4
Yolk
Yolk
Contains more Other +5770.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26055%
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 Other +5770.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +26055%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 3.59g Yolk
Protein 0g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 0g 26.54g Yolk
Carbs 0g 3.59g Yolk
Calories 0kcal 322kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0g 0.56g Table salt
Calcium 24mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 0.33mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 1mg 5mg Yolk
Phosphorus 0mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 8mg 109mg Yolk
Sodium 38758mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 0.1mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.03mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.1mg 0.055mg Table salt
Selenium 0.1µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 0IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.024mg Yolk
Vitamin B5 0mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 0µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0mg 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 0mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0mg 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg Table salt
Saturated Fat 0g 9.551g Table salt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.204g Yolk

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt Yolk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Table salt
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 38710mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.551g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.