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Yolk vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are yolk and beefsteak raw different?

  • Yolk is higher in selenium, vitamin D, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, beefsteak raw is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 339% higher.
  • Yolk contains 240 times more vitamin A than beefsteak raw. While yolk contains 1442IU of vitamin A, beefsteak raw contains only 6IU.
  • Beefsteak raw has less cholesterol.

Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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
6
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 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2480%
Contains more IronIron +36.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg

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
8
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% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4766.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
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% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +395.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +415.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.8%
Contains more WaterWater +39.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.189 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +398.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2124.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 67mg 339%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 60%
Selenium 56µg 27.9µg 51%
Vitamin A 381µg 2µg 42%
Folate 146µg 3µg 36%
Saturated fat 9.551g 1.875g 35%
Fats 26.54g 5.36g 33%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 5.048mg 31%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 2.69µg 31%
Vitamin D 218IU 3IU 27%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.182mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.189g 27%
Zinc 2.3mg 5.3mg 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.1µg 27%
Phosphorus 390mg 220mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 2.354g 23%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.543mg 15%
Calcium 129mg 5mg 12%
Protein 15.86g 21.38g 11%
Calories 322kcal 134kcal 9%
Iron 2.73mg 2mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.075mg 8%
Potassium 109mg 375mg 8%
Magnesium 5mg 25mg 5%
Manganese 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.5µg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.079mg 0%
Sodium 48mg 55mg 0%
Trans fat 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.868mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
114%
Yolk
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1018mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.676g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.