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Yolk vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yolk and Brie

  • Brie contains less Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE than Yolk.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 328% higher.
  • Brie contains 53 times less Choline than Yolk. Yolk contains 820.2mg of Choline, while Brie contains 15.4mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Brie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cheese, brie.

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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
Yolk
6
:
4
Brie
Brie
Contains more Iron +446%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Copper +305.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.8%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Contains more Calcium +42.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.38
Yolk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Brie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +446%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.4%
Contains more Copper +305.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.8%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Contains more Calcium +42.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.38

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
Yolk
9
:
2
Brie
Brie
Contains more Vitamin A +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +975%
Contains more Vitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.52
Yolk
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%
Brie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +975%
Contains more Vitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.52

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
Yolk
2
:
3
Brie
Brie
Contains more Carbs +697.8%
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Equal in Fats - 27.68
Equal in Water - 48.42
Yolk
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
Brie
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +697.8%
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Equal in Fats - 27.68
Equal in Water - 48.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
Yolk
3
:
0
Brie
Brie
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409%
Yolk
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Brie
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +409%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Brie Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 0.45g Yolk
Protein 15.86g 20.75g Brie
Fats 26.54g 27.68g Brie
Carbs 3.59g 0.45g Yolk
Calories 322kcal 334kcal Brie
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0.45g Brie
Calcium 129mg 184mg Brie
Iron 2.73mg 0.5mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 20mg Brie
Phosphorus 390mg 188mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 152mg Brie
Sodium 48mg 629mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 2.38mg Brie
Copper 0.077mg 0.019mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.034mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 14.5µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 592IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 174µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.24mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 20IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.5µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.07mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.52mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.69mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.235mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 65µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 1.65µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.687mg 0.751mg Brie
Isoleucine 0.866mg 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 1.399mg 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 1.217mg 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.378mg 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.158mg Brie
Valine 0.949mg 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.416mg 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 1085mg 100mg Brie
Saturated Fat 9.551g 17.41g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 8.013g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.826g Yolk

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

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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
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 581mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.859g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 985mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.