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Yolk vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between yolk and wheat Bread

  • Yolk has more choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin D, and phosphorus; however, wheat Bread is richer in manganese and vitamin B3.
  • Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 362% more than wheat Bread.
  • Wheat Bread contains less cholesterol.
  • Wheat Bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat Bread is 60, while the glycemic index of yolk is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1080%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.6%
Contains more IronIron +49.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2403.6%

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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +975%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +555.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +3611.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25941.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +714.3%

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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.4%
Contains more FatsFats +521.5%
Contains more WaterWater +115.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1453.5%
Contains more OtherOther +62.9%

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
27% 27% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1051.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Wheat Bread DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 22.1mg 145%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Manganese 0.055mg 1.377mg 57%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.456mg 51%
Vitamin A 381µg 0µg 42%
Selenium 56µg 33.4µg 41%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 6.25mg 39%
Saturated fat 9.551g 0.989g 39%
Fats 26.54g 4.27g 34%
Phosphorus 390mg 188mg 29%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 1.019g 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Sodium 48mg 601mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.439mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.7g 19%
Iron 2.73mg 4.09mg 17%
Carbs 3.59g 55.77g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.72g 17%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.24mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.153mg 15%
Folate 146µg 86µg 15%
Magnesium 5mg 59mg 13%
Copper 0.077mg 0.198mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.382mg 11%
Zinc 2.3mg 1.47mg 8%
Protein 15.86g 12.96g 6%
Calcium 129mg 165mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 5.7µg 4%
Potassium 109mg 223mg 3%
Calories 322kcal 313kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 3.59g 51.07g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 6.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.299mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.461mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.315mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.15mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Wheat Bread
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
114%
Yolk
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.