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Turkey egg vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turkey egg and Yolk?

  • Turkey egg is richer in Iron, yet Yolk is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 51% higher.
  • Turkey egg has 2 times more Iron than Yolk. Turkey egg has 4.1mg of Iron, while Yolk has 2.73mg.
  • Turkey egg contains less Cholesterol.

We used Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types in this comparison.

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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 9.3% 30% 13% 154% 21% 43% 73% 20% 5% 187%
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 +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.3%
Contains more IronIron +50.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.3%

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 0% 33% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 0%
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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% 87% 52% 162% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +105.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.024mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 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 WaterWater +38.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.9%
Contains more FatsFats +123.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.2%
Contains more OtherOther +115.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 -62%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +156.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey egg Yolk Opinion
Calories 171kcal 322kcal Yolk
Protein 13.68g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 11.88g 26.54g Yolk
Net carbs 1.15g 3.59g Yolk
Carbs 1.15g 3.59g Yolk
Cholesterol 933mg 1085mg Turkey egg
Vitamin D 218IU Yolk
Magnesium 13mg 5mg Turkey egg
Calcium 99mg 129mg Yolk
Potassium 142mg 109mg Turkey egg
Iron 4.1mg 2.73mg Turkey egg
Sugar 0.56g Turkey egg
Copper 0.062mg 0.077mg Yolk
Zinc 1.58mg 2.3mg Yolk
Phosphorus 170mg 390mg Yolk
Sodium 151mg 48mg Yolk
Vitamin A 554IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A 166µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg Yolk
Manganese 0.038mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 34.3µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.024mg
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.35mg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Folate 71µg 146µg Yolk
Choline 820.2mg Yolk
Saturated Fat 3.632g 9.551g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.571g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 4.204g Yolk
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.177mg Turkey egg
Threonine 0.672mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.201mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.924mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.442mg 0.378mg Turkey egg
Phenylalanine 0.773mg 0.681mg Turkey egg
Valine 0.985mg 0.949mg Turkey egg
Histidine 0.33mg 0.416mg Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey egg 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
44%
Turkey egg
118%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.