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Yolk vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between yolk and caesar salad

  • Yolk has more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin D, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, caesar salad has more vitamin B3.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 354% more.
  • Caesar salad is lower in cholesterol.
  • Caesar salad has a higher glycemic index than yolk.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +460%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +483.6%

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
9
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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +388.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +323%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +568.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +387.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13387.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +742.9%
~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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more FatsFats +178.2%
Contains more WaterWater +20.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +777.4%
Contains more OtherOther +28.2%

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +393.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
1
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
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +444.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1514.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2285.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +128.6%
~equal in Lactose ~0.07g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Caesar salad
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Caesar salad DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 24mg 354%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.4µg 65%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.447mg 51%
Selenium 56µg 31.4µg 45%
Folate 146µg 37%
Vitamin A 381µg 78µg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Fats 26.54g 9.54g 26%
Saturated fat 9.551g 4.206g 24%
Phosphorus 390mg 231mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 2.38g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 3.237mg 20%
Sodium 48mg 454mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.297mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.461g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.377mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.61mg 13%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.321mg 12%
Calcium 129mg 233mg 10%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Carbs 3.59g 31.5g 9%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Zinc 2.3mg 1.61mg 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.126mg 5%
Iron 2.73mg 2.34mg 5%
Protein 15.86g 13.39g 5%
Magnesium 5mg 28mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 5.9µg 4%
Calories 322kcal 265kcal 3%
Potassium 109mg 170mg 2%
Fructose 0.07g 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1061mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.345g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

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

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