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Yolk vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between yolk and Brussels sprouts

  • Yolk has more choline, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin D; however, Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Yolk covers your daily need for cholesterol, 362% more than Brussels sprouts.
  • Brussels sprouts have less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Brussels sprouts, 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
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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +207.1%
Contains more IronIron +95%
Contains more ZincZinc +447.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +465.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +256.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +512.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.07mg

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
10
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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +902.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +867.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +139.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +4194.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3004.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25185.7%

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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +369.2%
Contains more FatsFats +8746.7%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.3%
Contains more WaterWater +64.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
1
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50934.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3539.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
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
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +557.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +350%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1228.6%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 153g 992%
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 177µg 147%
Choline 820.2mg 19.1mg 146%
Selenium 56µg 1.6µg 99%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.309mg 54%
Phosphorus 390mg 69mg 46%
Saturated fat 9.551g 0.062g 43%
Fats 26.54g 0.3g 40%
Vitamin A 381µg 38µg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.09mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 0.023g 29%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Protein 15.86g 3.38g 25%
Folate 146µg 61µg 21%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.42mg 17%
Iron 2.73mg 1.4mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Calories 322kcal 43kcal 14%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.337mg 12%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.88mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.219mg 10%
Calcium 129mg 42mg 9%
Potassium 109mg 389mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.745mg 5%
Magnesium 5mg 23mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.139mg 3%
Carbs 3.59g 8.95g 2%
Sodium 48mg 25mg 1%
Fructose 0.07g 0.93g 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.07mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.489g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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