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Yolk vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between yolk and almonds?

  • Yolk is richer in choline, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5, yet almonds are richer in vitamin E, copper, manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% higher.
  • Almonds contain less cholesterol.

We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Nuts, almonds 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1265.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +5300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +572.5%
Contains more IronIron +35.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1239%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3861.8%

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.
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%
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% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +231.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +1474.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +893.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14975%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Almonds DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 25.63mg 154%
Choline 820.2mg 52.1mg 140%
Copper 0.077mg 1.031mg 106%
Selenium 56µg 4.1µg 94%
Manganese 0.055mg 2.179mg 92%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Magnesium 5mg 270mg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 12.329g 54%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 31.551g 50%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.471mg 50%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 1.138mg 47%
Vitamin A 381µg 0µg 42%
Fats 26.54g 49.93g 36%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Folate 146µg 44µg 26%
Saturated fat 9.551g 3.802g 26%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 3.618mg 22%
Potassium 109mg 733mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.137mg 16%
Calcium 129mg 269mg 14%
Calories 322kcal 579kcal 13%
Phosphorus 390mg 481mg 13%
Iron 2.73mg 3.71mg 12%
Protein 15.86g 21.15g 11%
Zinc 2.3mg 3.12mg 7%
Carbs 3.59g 21.55g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.205mg 2%
Sodium 48mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more WaterWater +1086.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.4%
Contains more FatsFats +88.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +500.3%
Contains more OtherOther +74.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +168.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +193.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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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
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +75%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5542.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +57.1%
~equal in Glucose ~0.17g
~equal in Galactose ~0.07g

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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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.