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Yolk vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yolk and Arrowroot

  • Yolk has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B2, however, Arrowroot has more Folate.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 362% more.
  • Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Arrowroot, raw.

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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
5
:
Contains more Calcium +2050%
Contains more Iron +23%
Contains more Phosphorus +298%
Contains more Zinc +265.1%
Contains more Selenium +7900%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +316.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +216.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2050%
Contains more Iron +23%
Contains more Phosphorus +298%
Contains more Zinc +265.1%
Contains more Selenium +7900%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Potassium +316.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Copper +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +216.4%

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
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +7489.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +794.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +924%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6954.2%
Contains more Folate +131.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7489.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +794.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +924%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6954.2%
Contains more Folate +131.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
:
Contains more Protein +274.1%
Contains more Fats +13170%
Contains more Other +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +273%
Contains more Water +54.4%
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
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Protein +274.1%
Contains more Fats +13170%
Contains more Other +19.7%
Contains more Carbs +273%
Contains more Water +54.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4469.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4469.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 15.86g 4.24g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 0.2g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 322kcal 65kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g Arrowroot
Fiber 0g 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 129mg 6mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 2.22mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 390mg 98mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 48mg 26mg Arrowroot
Zinc 2.3mg 0.63mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.055mg 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 56µg 0.7µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 19IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 1µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.143mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.059mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.292mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.266mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg Arrowroot
Saturated Fat 9.551g 0.039g Arrowroot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 0.004g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.092g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Arrowroot
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
90%
Yolk
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.512g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.